Solicitor

Tees; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees, a top UK law firm, seeks a motivated Solicitor for its Private Client team in Chelmsford. This role involves managing complex estate administration and providing high-quality legal advice while benefiting from a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Permanent health insurance

Wellness programs

Mental health support

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in private client cases.
• Successful completion of LPC and relevant training.
• Possession of a Law degree or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, proactive legal advice.
• Manage a mixed caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Achieve fee targets and deliver cost-efficient legal services.

Skills

Complex case handling

Proactive legal advice

Client management

Technology use

Education

Law degree

Completion of LPC

CILEX qualification

Job description

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PQE: 3 years + Term: Permanent Working hours: Full time/Part time Department: Private Client Location: Chelmsford The Firm

Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.

Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and doing business responsibly.

At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.

Our mission: helping people to a better future

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated Solicitor, to join our dynamic Private Client team in Chelmsford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career, working on high-quality, complex estate administration and succession planning matters within a reputable and growing firm.

What This Role Would Include

• Provide high-quality, proactive legal advice.
• Manage a mixed caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Achieve fee targets and assist team members in doing so.
• Deliver cost-efficient legal services using technology.
• Enhance the firm's reputation through professional and community activities.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

While the following skills and qualifications are beneficial, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement:

• Demonstrated success in handling complex private client cases, with a proven track record of delivering favorable outcomes.
• Possession of a Law degree, completion of the LPC and a two-year training contract, or holding a qualifying degree with completion of the GDL one-year conversion course, LPC, and a two-year training contract.
• Alternatively, candidates may hold the relevant CILEX qualification.
  
  

Our commitment to you

At Tees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and career growth, including:

Professional Development: Access to training programs, and career development resources.

Health and Wellness: Permanent health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support.

Financial Benefits: Competitive salaries and discretionary payments.

Supportive Work Environment: An inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity.

Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave, plus birthday off.

At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.

By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact.

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