Senior Solicitor – Private Client

Interlink Talent Solutions; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

STEP qualification & CPD support

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment in the UK is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead the Private Client team, supervising 2-5 qualified fee earners while handling a varied caseload of wills, LPAs, probate, trusts and estate planning.

Hybrid working with a base in Hove or Worthing, the role emphasizes business development, client care for HNW clients, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 6 years' PQE in private client work.
• Experience advising on wills, LPAs, probate, trusts and inheritance tax planning.
• Supervision and development of junior staff and involvement in business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, LPAs, probate, estate administration, trust advice and administration, and Court of Protection matters.
• Advising HNW clients with empathy and high standard of client care.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, referrers and professionals.
• Supervising and supporting junior fee earners, trainees and support staff.
• Meeting KPIs and contributing to business development and department growth.
• Ensuring regulatory and professional compliance and promoting a positive team culture.

Skills

Client relationship management

Empathy

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Tools

Mattersphere

Job description

An established and forward-thinking law firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its growing Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded lawyer to manage a varied caseload of complex matters, while supervising and developing junior fee earners and contributing to the department's continued growth. The role offers hybrid working, with a primary base at either the firm's Hove or Worthing office.

Purpose:

The Senior Private Client Solicitor will take a leading role in the Private Client department, supervising a team of 2-5 qualified fee earners whilst managing their own varied caseload of complex private client matters. The role requires a technically strong and commercially minded lawyer, able to advise clients on wills, LPAs, probate, trusts and estate planning to a high standard. The successful candidate will support the supervision and development of junior staff, contribute actively to business development, and play a meaningful part in the continued growth and success of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, LPAs, probate, estate administration, trust advice and administration, and Court of Protection matters, with experience in estate planning preferred.
• Advising a broad client base including HNW individuals, families, elderly and vulnerable clients on complex matters, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity and a high standard of client care throughout.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers and third parties including HMRC, the Probate Registry, financial institutions, accountants and other professional advisers.
• Managing own caseload with a high degree of autonomy, whilst working collaboratively within the wider team.
• Supervising and supporting junior fee earners, trainees, paralegals and support staff, nurturing talent and fostering professional development.
• Meeting KPIs and managing billing, WIP and financial performance of matters, with the ability to promote commercial awareness in others.
• Contributing to business development, networking and the growth of the department, including developing and maintaining your own client relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations and maintaining high standards.
• Championing a positive team culture and promoting the firm's values across the department.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 6 years' PQE in private client work.
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, LPAs, probate, trusts and inheritance tax planning.
• Experience advising on complex matters, including HNW estates and multi-generational planning.
• STEP qualification or working towards STEP is desirable.
• Proficiency in case management systems; experience with Mattersphere is advantageous.
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills.
• Proven experience of supervising and managing others.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to advise elderly and vulnerable clients with empathy and sensitivity.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise workloads effectively and autonomously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a close-knit team.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive interest in business development.
• A collaborative, supportive working style with a commitment to nurturing junior talent.

What's On Offer:

• Clear career progression opportunities, including the potential to develop specialist expertise and take on wider management responsibilities.
• Support for professional development including STEP qualification and CPD.
• A flexible and supportive working environment.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.