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.
