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Private Client Senior Associate

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom, Slough

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

A legal 500 firm based in Slough requires a Senior Solicitor to join their Private Client team dealing with varied caseloads covering all aspects of Wills, Probate, and Private Client work. The role involves managing a department, handling high-quality private client matters, and offering growth opportunities in a prestigious firm.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage and grow the department
  • deal with all aspects of Private Client matters such as wills and probate
  • complex tax and estate planning
  • court of protection
  • lasting powers of attorney and Trusts

Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • ability and desire to grow client base to generate business for the firm
  • able to hit the ground running and deal with all Private Client matters from beginning to end with minimal supervision
  • ability to meet fee earning targets
  • full STEP qualification is desirable but not essential
  • minimum 2:1 degree and/or a Commendation from their LPC
  • must have trained and practiced in an established and reputable law firm
  • confident and skilled Private Client solicitor with 5+ years PQE

Nice to have:

Full STEP qualification

What we offer:
  • An above market rate salary dependent on experience
  • high quality workload with a high level of autonomy
  • an opportunity to work in a collegiate environment with a real focus on work-life balance
  • genuine future partnership prospects

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 07, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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