Senior Private Client Lawyer in Bedford

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Salary: Competitive + Partnership Prospects + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent upon experience and billing history.
• Genuine Partnership prospects for the right individual.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Staff introduction bonus.
• Auto-enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Death in Service cover.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free eye tests.
• Paid flu vaccinations.
• Discounted legal services across all departments.
• Excellent CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Regular Partner contact and mentoring.
• Modern office facilities in the heart of Luton.
• Long-term career progression within a Legal 500 recognised firm.

About This Firm

This is an opportunity to join one of the region's leading Legal 500 recognised law firms. For generations, the firm has built an exceptional reputation for providing trusted legal advice to individuals, families and businesses across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and beyond. Whilst the quality of work rivals many larger firms, the culture remains genuinely supportive, collaborative and people-focused.

The Private Client department is one of the firm's most established and highly regarded teams, advising generations of families on complex succession planning, estate administration and wealth preservation matters. The team prides itself on delivering exceptional client care whilst building long-standing relationships that often span decades. The firm's leadership team actively encourages progression, with many of today's Partners having developed their careers internally.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its thriving Private Client department. This represents an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer looking to take the next step towards Partnership within a well-established and highly respected practice. You will advise a loyal and high-quality client base across the full spectrum of Private Client work, whilst playing an important role in mentoring junior colleagues, supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the department. This role offers genuine autonomy, high levels of client contact and the opportunity to become a key figure within one of the firm's busiest departments.

The Role

As a Senior Private Client Solicitor, you will:

• Manage a varied and complex Private Client caseload.
• Advise clients on Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Provide advice on Trust creation, Trust administration and wealth preservation.
• Advise on Court of Protection matters.
• Provide inheritance tax and succession planning advice.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients and professional referrers.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team.
• Support networking, marketing initiatives and business development.
• Participate in seminars, legal clinics and community events.
• Maintain the highest standards of client care and file management.

Types of Work

Your caseload is likely to include:

• Wills
• Probate
• Estate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trust Creation
• Trust Administration
• Court of Protection
• Inheritance Tax Planning
• Lifetime Planning
• Elderly Client Matters
• Succession Planning
• High-Net-Worth Private Client Work

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Approximately 10+ years' experience within Private Client law.
• A strong technical background across the full spectrum of Private Client work.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in developing new business.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Excellent drafting and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Lexcel standards would be advantageous.
• Strong IT and case management skills.
• A genuine ambition to progress towards Partnership.

Why Join?

This is far more than another Private Client role. You will become part of one of the firm's flagship departments, advising long-standing private clients on sophisticated and often complex matters whilst helping shape the future of the team. The firm is committed to investing in talented lawyers, providing direct access to Partners, genuine responsibility and a transparent route towards career progression. If you are looking for a role that combines high-quality work, excellent client relationships and realistic Partnership prospects within a genuinely supportive culture, this represents an exceptional opportunity.

Career Progression

This is a strategic appointment within a growing department. The successful candidate will be expected to become an integral part of the team's long-term future, with genuine opportunities to progress into a senior leadership role and ultimately Partnership. The firm's outstanding record of developing lawyers internally demonstrates its commitment to recognising talent and investing in those who wish to build a long-term career within the business.

Apply

If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking to join a highly respected Legal 500 recognised law firm offering exceptional quality work, genuine Partnership prospects and a supportive working environment, we would be delighted to speak with you in complete confidence.