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Senior Solicitor - Private Client

Reference LWHOVEKR

Location Hove

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, LPAs, probate, estate administration, trust advice and administration, and Court of Protection matters, with experience in estate planning preferred.
  • Advising a broad client base including HNW individuals, families, elderly and vulnerable clients on complex matters, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity and a high standard of client care throughout.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers and third parties including HMRC, the Probate Registry, financial institutions, accountants and other professional advisers.
  • Managing own caseload with a high degree of autonomy, whilst working collaboratively within the wider team.
  • Supervising and supporting junior fee earners, trainees, paralegals and support staff, nurturing talent and fostering professional development.
  • Meeting KPIs and managing billing, WIP and financial performance of matters, with the ability to promote commercial awareness in others.
  • Contributing to business development, networking and the growth of the department, including developing and maintaining your own client relationships.
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations and maintaining high standards.
  • Championing a positive team culture and promoting the firm's values across the department. 

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 5 years' PQE in private client work.
  • Strong technical knowledge of wills, LPAs, probate, trusts and inheritance tax planning.
  • Experience advising on complex matters, including HNW estates and multi-generational planning.
  • STEP qualification or working towards STEP is desirable.
  • Proficiency in case management systems
  • Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills.
  • Proven experience of supervising and managing others.

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to advise elderly and vulnerable clients with empathy and sensitivity.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise workloads effectively and autonomously.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a close-knit team.
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive interest in business development.
  • A collaborative, supportive working style with a commitment to nurturing junior talent.

What We Offer

  • Clear career progression opportunities, including the potential to develop specialist expertise and take on wider management responsibilities.
  • Support for professional development including STEP qualification and CPD.
  • A flexible and supportive working environment.

Company Core Values:

Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can be 

Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force

Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth 

Commit: To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage 


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