Senior Associate / Legal Director - Private Client
Essex (IG9 5LP) | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join a growing and forward-thinking law firm in a senior capacity.
This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape and expand the firm's Private Client offering, making it an ideal position for an experienced solicitor looking to take on a leadership role within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will play an integral role in developing the department, building client relationships, and contributing to the long‑term growth of the practice.
The Role
You will advise clients on a broad range of Private Client matters, including:
- Wills and succession planning
- Inheritance Tax and estate planning
- Trust creation, administration and taxation
- Estate administration
- Court of Protection matters
- Lifetime wealth preservation and succession planning
Alongside managing your own caseload, you will play a key role in developing the department's profile, strengthening client relationships, and driving new business opportunities.
About You
- Experienced Private Client Solicitor with strong technical expertise across wills, trusts, estates, tax planning, and Court of Protection matters
- Proven track record of business development and building long‑term client relationships
- Ambitious, commercially minded, and motivated to play a leading role in the growth of a developing team
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Genuine opportunity to grow and shape a department
- High degree of autonomy and responsibility
- High-quality private client work
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Clear progression prospects
- Hybrid working arrangements available following probation
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Private Client lawyer seeking a platform to develop their practice, influence the direction of a growing team, and play a significant role in the future success of the firm.
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