At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a varied Private Client caseload and provide sensitive legal advice.
- Company: Highly regarded regional law firm with a strong reputation in Essex.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, hybrid working, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for genuine career progression and to build lasting client relationships.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor in England with experience in Private Client work.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Essex
Salary: Highly Competitive + Bonus + Career Progression
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary, dependent upon experience.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Hybrid and flexible working available.
- High quality and varied private client caseload.
- Excellent administrative and secretarial support.
- Opportunity to work across two well-established offices.
- Supportive and collaborative Private Client team.
- Genuine long-term career progression.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Modern office environment with excellent legal technology.
About This Firm:
This highly regarded regional law firm has built an excellent reputation across Essex for delivering exceptional client care and trusted legal advice to both individuals and businesses. With multiple established offices and a loyal client base built over many years, the firm continues to invest in its people, technology and future growth. Their Private Client department is recognised for delivering a personal, professional and compassionate service across a broad range of lifetime planning matters. Lawyers are encouraged to build lasting client relationships, develop professionally and play an active role in the continued success of the department.
The Opportunity:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a busy and growing Private Client department covering the firm's Basildon and Thurrock offices. This role offers the opportunity to manage a high-quality and varied caseload whilst becoming an integral part of a collaborative and supportive team. The successful candidate will enjoy genuine autonomy in managing their own files whilst benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues and Partners. There is also excellent scope to further develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of an already successful department. This opportunity would suit a confident Private Client Solicitor who enjoys building trusted client relationships and delivering practical, sensitive advice during some of life's most important moments.
The Role:
As a Senior Private Client Solicitor, you will:
- Manage your own varied Private Client caseload from instruction through to completion.
- Advise clients on Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.
- Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney.
- Provide inheritance tax and estate planning advice.
- Build long-term relationships with private clients and their families.
- Deliver outstanding levels of client care and communication.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Private Client team.
- Support the continued growth and development of the department.
- Maintain excellent file management and regulatory compliance standards.
- Participate in networking and business development opportunities where appropriate.
Types of Work:
Your caseload will typically include:
- Wills
- Probate
- Estate Administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Inheritance Tax Planning
- Trust Administration
- Elderly Client Advice
- Court of Protection matters (where appropriate)
- General Private Client Advisory Work
Candidate Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:
- Qualification as a Solicitor in England
Senior Private Client Lawyer in Essex employer: Ohana Recruitment Limited
This esteemed regional law firm in Essex is an exceptional employer, offering a highly competitive salary and performance-related bonuses alongside a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on professional development and genuine career progression, employees benefit from modern office environments, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to manage a varied caseload while building lasting client relationships in a thriving Private Client department.
