Private Client Senior Associate

Company: Oculus Legal Group
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Location: Stafford
Job Description:

Oculus are working with a respected regional law firm seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their team.

This role is perfect for a solicitor with substantial experience looking for long-term career growth and the potential to step into a Head of Department position in the future. The firm prioritises staff retention and invests in developing talent, offering a supportive environment while allowing senior solicitors autonomy over their caseload.

About the Role:

You will lead complex Private Client matters, including estate administration, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, while managing your own cases with independence. The team values clear communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to client service, with a culture that rewards loyalty and results.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a wide variety of Private Client cases from start to finish
  • Advising clients and drafting all necessary documentation
  • Supervising junior team members and supporting departmental development
  • Embracing technology to streamline workflows and improve client service
  • Contributing to long-term succession planning and the team’s strategic growth

What They’re Looking For:

  • Strong client management skills and ability to work autonomously
  • Collaborative, progressive, and commercially minded
  • Interested in long-term progression, including potential Head of Department responsibilities

Benefits:

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days for loyalty and birthdays off
  • Statutory pension scheme
  • Flexible office-based work with 1 day from home
  • Bonus scheme: 25% of anything billed above target

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Posted: September 17th, 2026