Solicitor – Private Client
Join Shakespeare Martineau as a Solicitor in our Private Client team.
Location
Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom.
Department
Shakespeare Martineau – Wealth – Private Client.
Description
* Join a team ranked as a Top Tier Firm in the Legal 500.
* Hybrid working – 3 days a week in the Leicester hub.
* Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
* Exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload.
* Long‑term progression opportunities within a well‑respected team.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake fee‑earning work independently and as part of the team, contributing profitably to the department.
* Maintain existing client relationships and develop new relationships with third‑party referrers.
* Act on behalf of clients in private client and related matters.
* Handle all areas of private‑client administration.
* Participate in departmental growth – build the client database and help market firm services.
* Maintain orderly, up‑to‑date electronic files in compliance with firm policies.
* Complete time recording, management records and case‑management programme utilisation.
* Communicate with clients and other professionals (financial advisers, accountants) professionally, diplomatically, and sensitively.
* Conduct legal research.
* Manage own financial control – cash flow, collection, and billing.
* Recognise fee‑earning opportunities and develop as appropriate.
Qualifications & Attributes
* Strong oral and written communication skills, adaptable to various clients.
* Excellent organisational skills, accuracy, and efficiency.
* Professionalism with a personal touch; high standard of honesty and integrity.
* Basic accountancy skills – reconciling client accounts, numeracy, and Microsoft Excel proficiency.
* Willing to work hard, go the extra mile, and treat client lives with due care.
* Open to candidates from diverse backgrounds; training will be provided.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
Agile working – blended approach. 3 days a week in the Leicester hub, with flexibility where possible.
Hubs across the UK – Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon, Tunbridge Wells.
Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
Additional Information
Due to high application volume, decision dates may be advanced. Employment confirmation is subject to checks after an offer is accepted.
Equal Opportunities
Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal‑opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. All applicants are treated equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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