Senior Associate / Legal Director - Private Client

📍 Essex (IG9 5LP) | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join a growing and forward-thinking law firm in a senior capacity.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape and expand the firm's Private Client offering, making it an ideal position for an experienced solicitor looking to take on a leadership role within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will play an integral role in developing the department, building client relationships, and contributing to the long-term growth of the practice.

The Role

You will advise clients on a broad range of Private Client matters, including:

• Wills and succession planning
• Inheritance Tax and estate planning
• Trust creation, administration and taxation
• Estate administration
• Court of Protection matters
• Lifetime wealth preservation and succession planning

Alongside managing your own caseload, you will play a key role in developing the department's profile, strengthening client relationships, and driving new business opportunities.

About You

• Experienced Private Client Solicitor with strong technical expertise across wills, trusts, estates, tax planning, and Court of Protection matters
• Proven track record of business development and building long-term client relationships
• Ambitious, commercially minded, and motivated to play a leading role in the growth of a developing team

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine opportunity to grow and shape a department
• High degree of autonomy and responsibility
• High-quality private client work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear progression prospects
• Hybrid working arrangements available following probation

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Private Client lawyer seeking a platform to develop their practice, influence the direction of a growing team, and play a significant role in the future success of the firm.