Senior Private Client Solicitor HOD & Partner

QED Legal; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Southend-on-Sea. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career progression into a Head of Department or Partnership position. The ideal candidate will have over six years of post-qualification experience, specializing in areas such as Probate, Wills, and Trusts. With a client-centered approach and excellent communication skills, you will manage a diverse caseload while working in a supportive environment. The firm also offers a hybrid working model, ensuring a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid working

Parking facilities

Potential for HOD/Partnership progression

Qualifications

• 6+ years post-qualification experience in relevant practice area.
• Experience managing a caseload for high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a high-net-worth client base and manage a team.
• Handle Probate, Wills, Trusts, and Inheritance Tax cases.

Skills

Probate and Administration of Estates

Wills

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Trusts

Inheritance Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Client Relationship Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Private Client Specific Accreditation (STEP or SFE)

Job description

SENIOR PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR - Partnership, HOD

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX

£70,000 - £85,000

QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Senior Private Client Associate with scope for joint HOD and/or Partnership at a well-established law firm in Southend, Essex.

The successful candidate will join this leading law firm, working with a high-net-worth client base built over decades, alongside a great team to oversee.

It is important that the candidate be at Senior Associate level if possible, with some managerial experience.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have 6+ years post-qualification experience in a relevant area of practice
• Be experienced in handling a caseload including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax
• Possess a private client specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE (ideal)

Personal attributes:

• A client-centered focus with proactive relationship management
• A can-do, motivated, and positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits:

• Performance-based bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible approach
• Parking facilities
• Potential for immediate or delayed HOD / Partnership progression

If this role appeals to you, meet the criteria above, and you'd like to learn more about the firm and their package, please get in touch. We can discuss this role, other opportunities suited to your needs, and relevant options.

If you believe you meet the requirements or know someone who does, contact our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Mobile: [phone]
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaharoberts/

Alternatively, apply directly to this vacancy.

Synonym titles: private client solicitor, senior private client solicitor, wills and probate solicitor, senior wills and probate solicitor, private client associate, senior private client associate, head of private client, head of department.