At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse client cases, including estate administration and succession planning.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking law firm with a focus on employee ownership and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a profit-sharing scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working model and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Grow your career in a supportive environment while making a real impact for clients.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE as a Private Client solicitor; STEP qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Manage a diverse and interesting client caseload, including estate administration (including high value estates and estates with business and agricultural assets), lifetime planning for high-net-worth individuals and business clients, succession planning and elderly client matters.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with other internal teams (Family, Real Estate, Corporate, Contentious Probate/Trusts) to support their work and encourage cross-referrals into the Private Client team.
Take an active role in supporting the team leadership by contributing to management, supervising junior staff, ensuring Lexcel compliance, and supporting day-to-day operations.
Engage in business development and support the ongoing review and improvement of team processes, precedents, and working practices to meet future client and referrer needs.
A qualified Private Client solicitor with 5+ years PQE preferred (but not essential) STEP qualified (or with equivalent experience). Ambitious, commercially minded and looking for a role that offers personal and professional growth. Confident managing your own caseload while working collaboratively within a team environment. Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to outstanding client care. Highly organised, proactive, and detail-focused, with the ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines. Comfortable in a busy, professional setting and proficient with IT systems, including case management software.
We offer a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits and rewards. Not least of these is through the Firm’s employee-ownership status, where every employee is listened to, helps to realise our vision and receives an equal share in our annual profit-share. Our hybrid working model and approach to flexible working enables our people to share their working time between home and the office to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Employee benefits – including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday), private medical insurance, group life assurance, access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support, and three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes.
- Progression opportunities – including regular training, qualification options, mentorship, and continued professional development.
At Stephens Scown, we believe that a diverse workforce delivers better results for our clients and creates a happier workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Therefore we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, abilities and beliefs.
All offers of employment at Stephens Scown are subject to Basic level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. Any information gathered in relation to the DBS process is held in accordance with all relevant data protection regulations. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. At interview, or in a separate discussion, we ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We make every subject of a DBS Disclosure aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice. This is available on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
Solicitor / FCILEX 5+ Years’ PQE in Cornwall employer: Stephens Scown LLP
At Stephens Scown, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values every employee's voice through our employee-ownership model. With a strong focus on personal and professional growth, we provide extensive training, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and wellbeing support, ensuring our team members thrive both in and out of the office. Join us in a dynamic environment where collaboration and innovation are at the forefront, making a meaningful impact for our clients and community.
