Senior Private Client Associate - Contentious Probate

Private Client Solicitor 
Location: Hampstead, London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
PQE: 6–10 years

We are currently working with a growing boutique London law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its established private client team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with strong technical private client experience who is looking to take on a senior, hands-on role with genuine responsibility for the development of a close-knit team.
Working closely with one of the firm's partners, you will have day-to-day oversight of a team handling a varied and high-quality caseload across Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration and estate planning.
The RoleYou will be responsible for managing your own varied caseload while also providing leadership, guidance and support to the wider team.
Your responsibilities will include:

Managing a caseload covering Wills, LPAs, estate administration, trusts and estate planning
Taking instructions directly from clients and providing a consistently high level of client care
Overseeing and supporting solicitors, trainee solicitors and paralegals
Mentoring junior members of the team and supporting them with caseload management, legal research and client relationship development
Working alongside financial advisers and accountants to provide holistic solutions for clients
Keeping up to date with developments in private client law and relevant tax legislation
Supporting the strategic development and leadership of the department
Contributing to business development, networking and marketing initiatives
Ensuring compliance with relevant SRA principles, professional conduct requirements and internal risk management procedures
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's London officesAbout YouThe ideal candidate will have:

6–10 years PQE with at least six years' experience as a private client solicitor
Deep technical knowledge across Wills, LPAs, trusts, estate administration and estate planning
Proven experience managing a varied caseload independently
Strong leadership and people-management experience
Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to deal with clients with empathy, discretion and professionalism
A proactive and commercially minded approach to business development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
The ability to work effectively in a busy, collaborative team environment
A 2:1 or first-class degree
STEP qualification, or a willingness to work towards this, would be highly desirable
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal research platforms such as Westlaw, PLC and LexisNexisThe FirmYou will be joining a well-established and growing boutique London law firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal advice and building long-standing relationships with its clients.
The firm has a collaborative and supportive culture and places real emphasis on professional development, wellbeing and creating an environment where people can make a genuine contribution.
Benefits
Target-related bonus structure
25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday and the period between Christmas and New Year
Pension contribution scheme
Group Life Assurance
Free training and development opportunities
Career progression opportunities
Monthly team socials
Subsidised annual team trip
Cycle to Work scheme
Wellbeing programme and Employee Assistance ProgrammeWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm with a one-hour lunch break.
Location: Hampstead, with collaboration across the firm's other London offices