Description
Senior Private Client Solicitor | Leading Legal 500 | High Value Complex Work | Fully Remote Flexibility Option
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Private Client Solicitor to join a leading North London firm during a significant period of growth and development.
The firm has an established reputation within the Legal 500 and is expected to achieve further market recognition in the near future, making this a particularly exciting time to join the team. With continued investment in the department and a strong pipeline of high quality work, the successful candidate will play an instrumental role in shaping the future direction of the private client offering.
This role would suit a driven solicitor who is looking for more than just a fee earning position and wants genuine influence, autonomy, and progression within a forward thinking and expanding practice.
The Role
You will handle a broad range of private client matters including complex wills, estate planning, probate, trusts, tax planning, and succession matters for high net worth individuals, families, and business owners.
The caseload offers excellent quality work with significant scope to become involved in more complex and high value matters as the department continues to grow. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and will be encouraged to contribute strategically to the continued expansion and development of the team.
This is a position offering real autonomy and visibility within the firm, making it an ideal move for a solicitor seeking a platform to progress their career in a meaningful way.
The Candidate
The firm is looking for a confident and technically strong Private Client Solicitor with solid experience handling a broad non contentious private client caseload.
You should be commercially aware, proactive, and comfortable building strong relationships with clients and referrers alike. A genuine ambition to help drive growth and contribute to the long term success of the department is key.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively while also being capable of operating autonomously and taking ownership of matters.
STEP qualification or progress towards qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Firm & Benefits
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected and ambitious firm at a pivotal stage in its growth. The culture is modern, entrepreneurial, and supportive, with a genuine focus on rewarding and retaining talented lawyers. Many of the team are Legal 500 reccomended themselves, and are at the top of their respective fields. You would have access to sought after expertise and have the opportunity upskill tremendously.
Highlights include:
• High quality and complex Legal 500 calibre work
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the department
• Strong progression prospects and long term career potential
• Flexible and autonomous working environment
• Scope for fully remote working, save for occasional meetings and client visits
• Supportive leadership team with genuine investment in the department
• Exposure to high net worth clients and complex estate planning matters
• A forward thinking and expanding firm with exciting momentum in the market
Salary is completely led by experience, more flex can be applied epending on following and/or expertise level.
This role is ideal for a solicitor seeking high quality work, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and ambitious private client team.
Get in touch!
07932465567
leon.sokell@qedlegal.com