Senior Private Client Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in High Wycombe seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor with at least 8 years of experience. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage a varied caseload, and engage in marketing efforts. Attractive benefits include up to £80,000 salary, bonus scheme, agile working policy, and progression to partnership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Bonus Scheme (Paid Quarterly)

Agile Working Policy – 3 days in office, 2 at home

Free Parking at all offices

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Business iPhone

Progression path to partnership

Life Assurance - 4 x salary/Permanent Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Private Client Solicitor with at least 8 years post qualification experience or equivalent.
• Ability to represent the firm at marketing/networking events.
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior lawyers in a team of fifteen Solicitors.
• Work alongside existing partners in a varied legal practice.
• Attend marketing/networking events for the firm.

Skills

Legal and leadership skills

Teamwork and initiative

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Strong attention to detail

Education

8 years post qualification experience

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

high wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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About the Job

Private Client - Senior Associate - Up to £80,000 salary

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals.

The firm’s leading private client team acts for executors and trustees on both contentious and non-contentious matters and is recognised across the A12 Corridor for its outstanding client care and high-quality work.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm, it is now seeking to appoint a Senior Private Client Solicitor to work alongside existing partners, driving a resilient and varied legal practice as well as supervising junior lawyers in the team of fifteen Solicitors.

The Private Client team brings in over half of the departments fees, therefore the ideal candidate must have a strong understanding and must have gained experience working on probate matters, LPA and tax. The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full administrative support.

The Candidate

• Private Client Solicitor with at least 8 years post qualification experience or equivalent
• Attend marketing/networking events for the firm to bring in work
• Representing the firm through external/internal presentations
• Giving talks at local care homes and charity groups
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail

The Benefits and How to Apply

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Bonus Scheme (Paid Quarterly)
• Agile Working Policy – Usually 3 days in the office and 2 at home
• Free Parking at all their offices
• Death in Service
• Business iPhone
• Progression path to partnership
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary/Permanent Health Insurance

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Thomas Brown, Retained Consultant