Senior Solicitor

Rathbones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join their private client department. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload covering wills and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, while also focusing on business development. Candidates should have proven experience in private client work and strong technical knowledge of legal matters. This hybrid role offers a competitive remuneration package and benefits, making it a perfect opportunity for experienced solicitors looking to advance in their careers.

Benefits

Company pension – 9% non-contributory

Private medical insurance

Life assurance – 8 × salary

Income protection – 75% salary

Company share scheme

Discretionary bonus

Flexible holidays purchase up to 5 additional days

Green Car Scheme

Study support for courses and qualifications

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor who has reached senior solicitor standard.
• Proven experience in private client legal work for high-net-worth clients.
• Experience delivering a client-centric service.

Responsibilities

• Manage private client matters including wills and tax planning.
• Grow new business and build relationships with referrers.
• Apply legal knowledge to complex matters efficiently.

Skills

Private client legal work

Relationship building with referrers

Client-centric service

Technical knowledge of wills and trusts

Understanding client concerns

Knowledge of cross-functional dynamics

Education

Qualified solicitor

STEP membership

Job description

Senior Solicitor – Rathbones

Location: London | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Hybrid

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced private client solicitor to join our growing private client department. You will manage a diverse caseload covering wills, estates, trusts and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, trustees, entrepreneurs and landed estates, and play a key role in the commercial development of the department.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Managing private client matters: wills, probate, estate administration, trusts and tax planning; providing clear practical, sensitive advice.
• Business development: growing new business and building relationships with referrers such as investment managers, financial planners and trust directors.
• Applying up‑to‑date legal knowledge to complex matters in an efficient, commercial manner.

About you

• Qualified solicitor who has reached senior solicitor standard.
• Proven experience in private client legal work for high-net-worth clients.
• Experience building relationships with referrers internal or external.
• Experience delivering a client‑centric service.
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and tax planning.
• Understanding of key client concerns including industry, investment knowledge, family challenges, etc.
• Understanding of key referrer interests and commercial drivers.
• STEP member.
• Experience working in a multi‑discipline firm where cross‑functional awareness drives internal new business.

Our offer to you

We offer a comprehensive remuneration package and benefits including:

• Company pension – 9% non‑contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%
• Private medical insurance – individual on joining family after 1 year service
• Life assurance – 8 × salary
• Income protection – 75 % salary
• Company share scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible holidays purchase up to 5 additional days
• Green Car Scheme
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced leave for parents & carers
• Study support – study days and funding for courses and qualifications
• Season travel ticket loans
• Volunteering days
• Gym discounts
• Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you

Life at Rathbones

We aim to become an employer of choice in the wealth management sector. We are building a diverse, equal and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government scheme and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support applicants with disabilities, neurodiversity or other protected characteristics.

Mission

We believe in playing the long game – building consistent results, earning trust and doing the right thing for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Our values shape how we work: We aim high – We get it done – We show we care – We do the right thing.

Application

We will close this advert once we have received enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out.