Senior Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their esteemed team in Horsham. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on client care and professional growth. The firm is known for its commitment to the local community and provides a supportive culture that encourages development. With over 50 years in operation, they offer a diverse range of legal services and the opportunity to work alongside top-ranked individuals in the field. If you're looking to advance your career in a thriving practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Collegiate working atmosphere

Access to Legal 500 ranked work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Supervisory or managerial experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-quality private client work including wills, trusts, and probate.
• Collaborate with leading legal professionals in a supportive environment.

Skills

Private Client Law

Client Care

Teamwork

Supervisory Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor | Legal 500 firm | Horsham, West Sussex

This thriving law firm, with multiple offices across the South East, has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to both local and wider communities. Renowned for their client-focused approach, they offer a full range of legal expertise within a supportive, friendly, and approachable work culture that consistently earns praise.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their esteemed team in Horsham, West Sussex, at either Senior Associate or Partner level. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a well-regarded firm that values excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

The Firm

• This firm is an impressive outfit and has an unrivalled commitment to the local community. They have been operating in the South East for over 50 years and punch well above their weight in quality of work.
• The firm uses the latest technology to ensure that its employees can work from many of their offices without problems. They place high importance on happiness within the workplace and ensure that each candidate is given the potential to develop and progress within the practice.
• The firm's core practice areas include Commercial, Residential and Agricultural Property, Employment, Family, Financial Services, Private Client, PI, Criminal and Dispute Resolution. They also have several niche areas of law, resulting in a wide range of diverse clients and individuals. The firm is friendly and supportive, making this a collaborative and enjoyable place to work.
• They boast several legal 500 ranked lawyers throughout their departments, ranging from Leasehold Enfranchisement, Property, Commercial and Private Client.

The Role

• This practice is looking to grow with the addition of a Private Client Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join their busy and growing Horsham, West Sussex office.
• The private client department deals with a high-quality level of work, including wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, court of protection, and much more. In this role, you will be working alongside ex-Top 100 firm partners and leading legal 500-ranked individuals.
• The department stands at over 8+ fee-earners across their offices in Sussex. Cultural fit is of equal importance to competency, and they are looking to recruit in line with their ambitious growth plans.

Requirements:

• You will be a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (5+ PQE).
• You will work well in a team.
• Supervisory/managerial experience would be highly desirable.
• You will be client care focused and driven.

What's on offer?

• Legal 500 ranked work and the opportunity to work in a firm with ranked, leading individuals.
• A collegiate working atmosphere.
• Access to a firm that is happy to discuss flexibility.

This is a stand-out opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a growing practice in Horsham, West Sussex.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.