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Location: Bromley
Salary dependent of experience
Are you a driven and experienced Private Client Solicitor with a passion for building long-term client relationships? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading Private Client department within a dynamic firm, renowned for its expertise in Wills, Tax Planning, Probate, Trusts, and Court of Protection work.
We are seeking a qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to manage a diverse caseload, deliver exceptional client service, and contribute to the growth and success of the department. This role offers the chance to work on high-net-worth cases, complex estate planning, and elderly client matters while collaborating with a team that values technical excellence and personal service.
Key Responsibilities for Private Client Solicitor include:
- Progress instructions in accordance with established procedures of both good practice and the firms quality system and risk management processes
- Assist in marketing activities and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referrers and clients
- Work in a cross-disciplinary way with other departments within the firm and on a cross-referral basis (promoting the services of teams from across the firm whenever the opportunity arises)
- Introduce new clients to the firm
- Identify and attend appropriate networking opportunities
- Effect financial controls for matters under supervision in conjunction with the Head of Department, complying with the SRA accounts rules
- Play an active role within the team and support other team members during busy time
- Take responsibility for delegated work, ask for guidance in respect of matters that are unclear and report errors which need to be resolved
- Adopt knowledge-sharing behaviours at team, departmental and firm level
- Comply with the requirements of the SRAs Continuing Competence Statement and identify specific training needs
- Attend appropriate informal and formal training
- Promote the firms core values and branding
Requirements for the role of Private Client Solicitor include:
- 5+ years PQE
- Must have experience of the areas of private client law noted above
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High quality educational and technical background but with a wish to further develop and improve their knowledge and skills
- Self-motivated, self-confident and able to work with minimum supervision
- Able to relate to clients at all levels and demonstrate excellent levels of client care
- Good team player with a collegial and collaborative approach
- Able to forge and develop business relationships with an enthusiasm for networking and business development
- Commercial acumen and appreciation of financial fundamentals
- Genuine desire to be involved in the future growth plans for the firm
If youre looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Apply today to become part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and client care.
To apply please email your CV to Surekha Gilroy.
