Job Description
Senior Private Client Solicitor
Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a thriving and expanding Private Client Department. Based in Luton, this role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team, providing expert legal advice and services to a diverse client base. If you are passionate about client care, have a proven ability to build strong client relationships, and are keen to mentor junior staff while working both independently and collaboratively, this could be the perfect role for you.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:
- Competitive Salary – Negotiable based on experience.
- Opportunity to progress to Partner status.
- Work with a highly regarded and growing Private Client team.
The Role:
As a Private Client Solicitor, you will:
- Develop and manage a client portfolio through effective marketing, social media, and networking.
- Draft and manage legal documentation, including wills, living wills, probate applications, LPAs, trusts, and Court of Protection matters.
- Oversee the administration of estates and provide advice on HMRC inheritance rules to maximise client entitlements.
- Conduct client meetings, prepare detailed notes, and manage client expectations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
- Handle new client enquiries and perform relevant searches.
- Manage case files efficiently and ensure high standards of service delivery.
- Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their professional development.
- Participate in CPD activities, marketing initiatives, charity events, webinars, podcasts, and legal clinics.
The Person:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Substantial experience (10+ years) in Private Client work within a legal practice.
- A strong desire to progress to Partner status.
- A meticulous approach to work, ensuring high standards and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Lexcel requirements and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with a wide range of clients.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in case management systems, MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- A self-motivated attitude with the ability to meet targets and adapt to change.
- A courteous, professional, and empathetic approach, particularly when supporting vulnerable clients.
- A valid driving licence and flexibility to travel between offices as required.
The Reward:
- Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
- Clear pathway to Partner status for the right candidate.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access to ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
- Participation in networking, charity, and marketing events.
- A positive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and career progression.
Next Steps:
For further information and to apply for this Private Client Solicitor role, please contact Michelle Hearst-Orme. Visit our website to explore a full list of legal opportunities.
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Salary is usually negotiable, and the details listed are to be used as a guide based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.