Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor – Bedfordshire – Up to £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor in Bedfordshire to join its growing team.
The Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor in Bedfordshire will join a close-knit team of ten experienced lawyers, working alongside senior partners on a varied and high-quality caseload, with a clear route for progression as part of long-term succession planning.
You’ll be a trusted advisor to HNW individuals, families and business owners on a broad range of private client matters including drafting complex Wills, succession and inheritance tax planning, creation and administration of trusts, probate and estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.
This opportunity will suit experienced solicitors seeking a genuine step forward into a senior role, with strong autonomy, mentoring responsibility and long-term career development.
The Role
* Managing private client matters including wills, probate, trusts and estate administration
* Advising high net worth clients on complex estates and succession planning
* Supporting on LPAs and related advisory work
* Acting for executors and trustees across a broad range of matters
* Working closely with experienced partners on high-value and complex cases
* Supervising and mentoring junior team members
* Representing the firm through networking, presentations and community engagement
* Supporting the continued growth of the Private Client Solicitor in Bedfordshire
The Candidate
* 5 PQE +Private Client Solicitor
* Strong experience across wills, probate, estate administration and trusts
* Confident managing complex matters with minimal supervision
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
* Excellent client care and communication skills
* Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Collaborative and solutions-focused mindset
Benefits and How to Apply
* Competitive salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
* Performance-related bonus scheme
* Agile and hybrid working policy
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Enhanced sick pay and life assurance
* Free parking
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone
Contact: Thomas Brown, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132
Email: thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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