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Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kettering, North Northamptonshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Associate – Private Client (5+ PQE)

📍 Kettering
💰 £55,000 – £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor to join its established and successful team in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Private Client lawyer looking to take on a senior position within a collaborative and progressive firm, working closely with the Partner and Head of Team to help support and manage the department in the office.

The Opportunity

You will handle a broad and high-quality Private Client caseload, including:

  * Wills

  * Probate & Estate Administration

  * Trusts

  * Lasting Powers of Attorney

  * Tax & succession planning

  * High-net-worth estate matters

  * Court of Protection work

Alongside fee earning responsibilities, this role will involve supporting the Partner/Head of Team with the day-to-day management and development of the Kettering Private Client team. This could include mentoring junior team members, assisting with supervision, helping drive performance, and contributing to the continued growth of the department.

The firm is keen to speak with experienced Solicitors with 5+ years’ PQE who are technically strong, commercially aware, and enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive leadership structure.

Why Join?

This award-winning regional practice has a heritage spanning more than 200 years and is recognised for delivering high-quality legal services alongside a genuinely supportive culture.

The firm has strong roots within the local community and maintains close links with the Chamber of Commerce, schools, universities, and community initiatives. Many teams are recognised by the Legal 500, and the business has an excellent reputation for developing and progressing its people internally — including several current Partners who trained with the firm.

Culture & Working Environment

The firm places a real emphasis on employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where people are encouraged to develop long-term careers. The business operates primarily office-based working, although hybrid working requests can be considered on an individual basis. During the initial 6-month probation period, employees are expected to work fully office based.

Benefits

  * 26 days holiday + bank holidays
    (including 3 days typically allocated between Christmas & New Year due to office closure)

  * Holiday entitlement increases with service to 28 days

  * BUPA healthcare cover

  * Life insurance (3x salary)

  * Matched pension contributions up to 4%

  * 1 paid volunteering day per year

  * Annual staff recognition awards

  * Additional voluntary benefits package

  * Enhanced packages available at Junior Partner level

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Private Client lawyer looking to step into a visible and influential role within a respected and forward-thinking regional firm.

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