We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Senior Associate solicitor to join our team. This is a key role for someone looking to develop their career and work towards partnership. The successful candidate will be experienced across a wide range of private wealth matters (particularly Trusts) and play a significant role in growing the firm’s client base.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a diverse caseload, with emphasis on trusts, wills, estate administration and other areas of general private practice, with the applicant to have experience in transactional matters including the conveyancing and commercial fields.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering tailored end-to-end legal solutions adhering to the highest professional standards.
Independent file management from initial instruction to closure, ensuring compliance whilst maintaining a strong client focus.
Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team.
Preparing for potential progression to partnership by demonstrating leadership and commitment to the firm’s long-term success.
What you'll bring
Minimum 8-10 years PQE working across a wide range of property and private client matters.
In depth knowledge of the Trusts Act 2019.
Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, can-do attitude to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
Excellent communication skills, with a client-centered approach and the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring, or managing junior staff will be highly valued.
Commercially minded with a desire to grow your own practice via external marketing and networking.
Excellent judgement from both a legal and risk perspective and a natural orientation towards changes, improvement and new ideas.
We're looking for someone who's not just great at what they do but also has the vision and ambition to help grow the firm and eventually become a partner. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, get in touch - we’d love to hear from you.
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