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Senior Associate - Private Client

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  • £70000 - £80000 per annum + bonus+ enhanced benefits
  • Woking, Surrey
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

Senior Associate - Private Client

Route to Partnership available
Woking - Hybrid Working
£70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits
Full-Time, Permanent

My client, a leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Private Client team in Woking. This is a standout opportunity for a private client solicitor with a strong technical background and a desire to take on leadership responsibility, with clear partnership prospects for the right individual.

As a Senior Associate, you will manage a varied caseload of high-net-worth private client matters including:

  • Wills, trusts and estate planning

  • Probate and estate administration

  • Tax planning (including IHT and CGT)

  • Powers of Attorney

You'll also be involved in mentoring junior team members, contributing to business development, and helping to grow the department's client base.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • At least 5/6 years' PQE with a solid background in private client law

  • Experience advising HNW clients on complex matters

  • Strong client care and communication skills

  • STEP qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable

  • A commercial mindset and ambition to succeed

What is in it for you?

  • Competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience

  • Clear pathways and progression

  • Friendly, collaborative culture with a healthy work-life balance

  • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements - 3 days in the office and 2 remote days

  • Ongoing training and development

  • High-quality work with an established and loyal client base

If you're a driven and passionate private client solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Ashleigh Curtis or click apply your CV.

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Ashleigh Curtis Recruitment Consultant

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