At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse private client matters and mentor junior team members.
- Company: Established law firm with a focus on client relationships and team development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a collaborative culture and business development initiatives.
- Why this job: Join a respected firm and make a real impact while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in private client matters.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its highly regarded team in Richmond. This opportunity would suit a lawyer who enjoys building long-term relationships with clients, advising on complex private client matters, and taking an active role in supporting and developing junior members of the team.
The Role
- Manage a broad caseload of private client matters, including:
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Trust creation and administration
- Tax and succession planning
- Wealth preservation and asset protection
- Play an important role in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff, helping to develop their technical knowledge and ensuring the continued delivery of excellent client service across the department.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, strengthen relationships with professional contacts, and support the continued growth of the team.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Significant experience handling a wide range of Private Client matters
- Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts and tax planning
- Experience supervising, mentoring or training junior team members
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Commercially aware with an interest in business development
- Collaborative, approachable and team-focused
What's on Offer?
- High-quality and varied Private Client work
- Opportunity to supervise and help develop a growing team
- Genuine career progression prospects
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
This role would suit an ambitious Private Client lawyer looking to take on greater responsibility within a respected and forward-thinking firm, while continuing to develop their own practice and leadership skills.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Private Client Senior Associate employer: Henderson Scott Limited
Henderson Scott Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture in Farnham, where you can thrive as a Lead Residential Property Solicitor. With a focus on employee growth, you will benefit from clear progression opportunities to Head of Department, alongside a competitive salary and the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life, all within a firm renowned for its personal approach and strong reputation in the legal sector.
