Senior Private Client Solicitor | Growth & Leadership

BWF Legal Recruitment; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BWF Legal Recruitment is assisting a well-established legal practice in Essex to recruit a senior Private Client Solicitor at Senior Associate or Legal Director level. You will handle wills, succession planning, estate and tax planning, trusts, and Court of Protection matters while shaping the department’s growth.

The role emphasizes business development and relationship management, with hybrid working after a probationary period, and a clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with senior private client experience.
• Proven track record in wills, succession planning and estate matters.
• Ability to develop client relationships and grow the department.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of private client work including wills, succession planning, inheritance tax, estate planning and Court of Protection matters.
• Manage your own caseload while contributing to the team’s development and growth.
• Lead business development and build referral networks to expand the client base.
• Shape the direction of the private client department and contribute to career progression.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills & Trusts

Client relationships

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

BWF Legal Recruitment is assisting a well-established legal practice in Essex to recruit a senior Private Client Solicitor at Senior Associate or Legal Director level. You will handle wills, succession planning, estate and tax planning, trusts, and Court of Protection matters while shaping the department’s growth.

The role emphasizes business development and relationship management, with hybrid working after a probationary period, and a clear path for career progression.