Senior Private Client Solicitor

One to One Personnel; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance with length

Discounted parking

Health cash plan after probation

Workplace pension

Ongoing training and personal develop

Job summary

One to One Personnel Limited seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor in Chelmsford to lead a private client caseload with minimal supervision. You will handle Wills, Probate, LPAs and Court of Protection matters, delivering clear guidance and maintaining high client care.

With at least five years PQE, you will own matters end-to-end, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to firm growth through referrals and exemplary client service.

Qualifications

• Five years' PQE in private client work.
• Strong technical knowledge and independent caseload management.
• Ability to explain legal issues in plain English and guide clients through sensitive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
• Take ownership of matters from instruction through to completion.
• Prepare and review legal documents, maintain files, and meet regulatory requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through face-to-face and remote appointments.
• Share expertise and support junior colleagues.
• Contribute to team objectives and department growth through referrals and networking.

Skills

Private Client

Wills & Probate

Court of Protection

Client relations

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor
Chelmsford | Full Time

Excellent salary and benefits package.

You've built your expertise. Now bring it to a firm where you can make an impact.

We're looking for a Private Client Solicitor with at least five years' post-qualification experience who is feeling like it's time to move to practice who genuinely appreciate the commitment of their team.

You'll join a growing firm where development is supported throughout the business, from the founder to the colleagues you'll work alongside every day. This opportunity will suit a times served solicitor who enjoys taking ownership, building lasting client relationships and sharing their knowledge.

The firm advises a broad range of clients, from individuals and sole traders to multinational businesses, public sector bodies, charities and voluntary organisations. Much of its work comes through personal recommendations, reflecting the trust clients place in the team and the service they receive.

The work

You'll independently manage a varied private client caseload covering Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters, including cases requiring more detailed advice and sensitive handling.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clear, practical advice on complex personal and family circumstances.
• Taking ownership of matters from initial instruction through to completion.
• Preparing and reviewing legal documents, maintaining accurate files and meeting professional and regulatory requirements.
• Building trusted relationships with clients through face-to-face and remote appointments.
• Sharing your expertise and supporting less experienced colleagues.
• Contributing to team objectives and the department's growth through referrals, professional relationships and networking.

What you'll bring

You'll be a qualified Solicitor ideally with five years' PQE in private client work, strong technical knowledge and the confidence to manage your caseload independently.

You'll have experience handling complex matters, balancing competing priorities and delivering a consistently high standard of client care. You should be comfortable explaining legal issues in plain English and guiding clients through sensitive decisions with patience and sound judgement.

Alongside your legal expertise, you'll bring a collaborative approach and an interest in helping the team develop its skills and client relationships.

The benefits

A very generous holiday allowance with service-related increases and a Christmas shutdown included within annual leave, discounted parking, plus a health cash plan following probation, workplace pension and ongoing training and personal development.

You'll also benefit from regular one-to-one meetings, annual salary reviews and organised team events throughout the year.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm.