Senior Private Client Solicitor – Path to Partnership

Nelson Bridges; Ripon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career progression towards partnership

Quality Private Client work

Supportive team

Supervisory responsibilities

Job summary

Nelson Bridges in Ripon is assisting a respected law firm to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor / FILEX to join a well-established team. You’ll manage wills, probate, trusts and Court of Protection matters while supervising juniors, building client relationships and contributing to growth.

You will handle high-value estates, Inheritance Tax planning and succession matters, with a focus on quality work and long-term progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor or FILEX with significant Private Client experience and strong technical knowledge.
• Confident managing complex Private Client matters.
• Experienced in supervising or mentoring colleagues.
• Commercially aware and client-focused.
• Proactive, approachable and able to work autonomously.
• Experienced within a high-street or general practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Private Client caseload including wills, probate and estate administration, high-value estates and Trusts.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members; develop client relationships.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the department.

Skills

Private Client experience

Mentoring

Autonomy

Business awareness

Education

Solicitor qualification or FILEX

Job description

Nelson Bridges in Ripon is assisting a respected law firm to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor / FILEX to join a well-established team. You’ll manage wills, probate, trusts and Court of Protection matters while supervising juniors, building client relationships and contributing to growth.

You will handle high-value estates, Inheritance Tax planning and succession matters, with a focus on quality work and long-term progression in a supportive environment.