Senior Private Client Associate - Contentious Probate

Insight Select; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target-related bonus

25 days' annual leave

Pension contribution scheme

Group Life Assurance

Training & development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Monthly team socials

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Insight Select in Hampstead, London, seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its established private client team. You will lead a hands-on, senior group focusing on Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration and estate planning.

The role requires 6–10 years PQE with deep technical knowledge and strong leadership. You will mentor juniors and work alongside partners to drive client service and business development in a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years PQE with strong private client expertise.
• Deep knowledge of Wills, LPAs, trusts, and estate planning.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• Excellent client-facing skills with discretion and professionalism.
• Willingness to progress STEP qualification if not yet attained.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across Wills, LPAs, estate admin, trusts and planning.
• Take instructions directly from clients and maintain high service standards.
• Supervise solicitors, trainees and paralegals; mentor juniors.
• Collaborate with financial advisers and accountants for holistic solutions.
• Lead department development and participate in BD initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SRA principles and internal risk controls.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial mindset

Team mentoring

Education

2:1 or first-class degree

STEP qualification desirable

SRA qualified solicitor

Tools

Westlaw

PLC

LexisNexis

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Hampstead, London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

PQE: 6-10 years

We are currently working with a growing boutique London law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its established private client team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with strong technical private client experience who is looking to take on a senior, hands-on role with genuine responsibility for the development of a close-knit team.

Working closely with one of the firm's partners, you will have day-to-day oversight of a team handling a varied and high-quality caseload across Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration and estate planning.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload covering Wills, LPAs, estate administration, trusts and estate planning
• Taking instructions directly from clients and providing a consistently high level of client care
• Overseeing and supporting solicitors, trainee solicitors and paralegals
• Mentoring junior members of the team and supporting them with caseload management, legal research and client relationship development
• Working alongside financial advisers and accountants to provide holistic solutions for clients
• Keeping up to date with developments in private client law and relevant tax legislation
• Supporting the strategic development and leadership of the department
• Contributing to business development, networking and marketing initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with relevant SRA principles, professional conduct requirements and internal risk management procedures
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's London offices

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 6-10 years PQE with at least six years' experience as a private client solicitor
• Deep technical knowledge across Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration and estate planning
• Proven experience managing a varied caseload independently
• Strong leadership and people-management experience
• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to deal with clients with empathy, discretion and professionalism
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to business development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, collaborative team environment
• A 2:1 or first-class degree
• STEP qualification, or a willingness to work towards this, would be highly desirable
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal research platforms such as Westlaw, PLC and LexisNexis

The Firm

You will be joining a well-established and growing boutique London law firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal advice and building long-standing relationships with its clients.

The firm has a collaborative and supportive culture and places real emphasis on professional development, wellbeing and creating an environment where people can make a genuine contribution.

Benefits

• Target-related bonus structure
• 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday and the period between Christmas and New Year
• Pension contribution scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Free training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• Monthly team socials
• Subsidised annual team trip
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing programme and Employee Assistance Programme

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm with a one-hour lunch break.

Location: Hampstead, with collaboration across the firm's other London offices