Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will join a well‑established private client practice to manage a varied caseload across wills, probate, and trusts. You’ll work within a collaborative private client team, supporting client relations, fee generation, and practice development while mentoring junior lawyers. The position offers exposure across multiple South East offices and potential to grow a personal client following. You will influence outcomes through proactive client care and cross‑referral within a supportive, long‑term career platform.

Responsibilities

• manage a varied private client caseload (wills, probate, trusts)
• deliver high‑quality legal advice
• act on client relationship management and business development
• contribute to practice development and growth
• supervise and train junior lawyers
• participate in cross‑referrals and networking
• provide client‑facing service in a collaborative environment

Key requirements

• qualified Private Client Solicitor
• 6+ PQE (guideline)
• technically strong in wills, probate and trusts
• comfortable with client‑facing work
• ability to take ownership of matters
• experience in supervising or mentoring juniors (preferred)
• willingness to engage in business development

• client‑facing
• ownership
• collaboration
• wills
• probate
• trusts

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