Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Essex
- Salary
- £70000 - £90000 per annum
- Closing date
- 28 Feb 2025
- Reference
- BBBH56075
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors
- Experience Level
- Partner-designate, Partner, Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Private Client
- PQE
- 7+ Years, Partner
Job Details

Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor | Legal 500-ranked Department | Partnership Prospects | Several Offices Across Essex
About the Firm:
This progressive and dynamic law firm is on an exciting growth trajectory, with a clear vision to double in size over the next five years, continuing to strengthen its foothold in the region. Leveraging an established and loyal client base alongside a consistent influx of new enquiries, the firm is perfectly positioned for expansion.
Renowned for its collaborative culture and client-first approach, this leading regional firm offers a fantastic platform for talented solicitors to grow their careers. With structured opportunities for progression, including the potential for partnership as early as 8 PQE, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving team at a pivotal time in their history.
The Role:
As a Senior Associate in the thriving Private Client team, you'll handle a varied and high-quality caseload, including wills, trusts, probate, lasting powers of attorney, and estate planning. You will have the chance to engage with a wide range of clients, from individuals and families to high-net-worth individuals, benefiting from both existing client relationships and the high volume of new enquiries the firm attracts.
In addition to managing your caseload, you'll play a key role in mentoring junior fee earners, contributing to their development and the overall success of the team. This position offers a clear pathway for growth, with leadership and partnership opportunities available as the department continues to expand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a broad caseload of private client matters, including complex wills, probate, and estate planning
- Building strong relationships with both existing clients and new enquiries to grow the department further
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
- Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives to attract and retain clients
- Playing a key role in achieving the firm's ambitious growth objectives over the next five years
Requirements:
- 5+ years PQE in private client law, with experience managing a diverse caseload
- Strong technical knowledge in wills, trusts, probate, and inheritance tax planning
- A commercial mindset with the ability to identify and act on growth opportunities
- Excellent interpersonal and client care skills, with a proactive approach to relationship management
- Experience mentoring junior team members is highly desirable
- Ambition and drive to progress within a firm that prioritises career development
Benefits:
- Strong remuneration package - salary is negotiable and will be dependent on your exeperience
- Excellent benefits including private health care and pension scheme
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements - WFH, plus choose from several office locations across Essex!
- Quarterly bonuses
- Work with legal 500-recognised lawyers
- Clear and structured progression opportunities, including partnership prospects
- Regular team socials and networking events
Apply Now:
If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready for your next step, with ambitions to join a modern, growing, forward-thinking regional firm in Essex, this is your opportunity.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact Andrew Chapman on 0203 865 2113 for more information.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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