Senior Associate Solicitor (Private Client Law)
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Job Location:
Hertfordshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Private Client Solicitor (37 PQE)
Salary: DOE
Location: Berkhamsted Area (high-quality work progression)
If youre a Private Client Solicitor who wants to deepen your technical expertise work with genuinely loyal clients and progress in a supportive team this opportunity with our client (a well-regarded regional law firm) is well worth a look.
Based in the Berkhamsted area youll join an established Private Client function with a strong local reputation and a steady flow of quality instructions.
The Role: Private Client
Youll manage a varied caseload and provide clear pragmatic advice to clients across the full Private Client lifecycle.
Typical work includes:
- Wills(including more complex instructions as you develop)
- Probate and estate administration
- LPAs(property & financial affairs / health & welfare)
- Trustsand basic trust administration
- Inheritance Tax planningand succession advice (depending on experience)
What youll be doing day-to-day:
- Running files from instruction to completion with appropriate supervision
- Drafting documents and advising clients with empathy and clarity
- Building strong relationships that generate repeat work and referrals
- Supporting team collaboration and contributing to a positive professional culture
- Developing your capability towards Senior Associate level (where applicable)
Requirements (Please read carefully)
Our client is ideally looking for:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 67 years PQEinPrivate Clientwithin aUK legal practice
They will also consider:
- 34 years PQEwhere you havestrong pre-qualification Private Client experience(e.g. a Private Client training seat/paralegal background) and can demonstrate solid technical grounding.
Youll ideally have experience in:
- Wills probate and estate administration
- LPAs
- Client-facing advisory work with strong attention to detail
Desirable (not essential):
- Exposure to trusts and IHT planning
- STEP qualification (or interest in working towards it)
Salary & Benefits
Salary: depending on experience and fit (benchmarking for 37 PQE Private Client roles in the regional market)
Benefits typically include:
- 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays (often increasing with service)
- Pension contribution
- Private medical / health cash plan(often available in firms of this size)
- Life assurance(where offered)
- CPD and training support(including support towards STEP where relevant)
- Clear progression opportunitiesas your technical capability and caseload complexity grows
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee support (varies by firm)
Apply / Enquire
If youre a Private Client Solicitor (37 PQE) and would like a confidential conversation contact:
Send your CV or a short summary of your experience and what youre looking for next.
Confidentiality: All applications and discussions are handled in strict confidence.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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