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Senior Associate
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Surrey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A prestigious law firm based in Guildford is seeking a Senior Associate to join their highly respected Private Client department. Known for its expert legal services to high-net-worth individuals, the firm specialises in estate planning, trusts, probate, and wealth preservation strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate to handle high-quality work within a team recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
As a Senior Associate, you will step into a role that offers autonomy, responsibility, and long-term development. Working with industry-leading Partners, you will be exposed to complex private wealth matters while mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the team. The successful Senior Associate will benefit from a strong pipeline of quality work and a culture focused on human-first values.
The Senior Associate's role
The Senior Associate will:
Manage a varied and complex caseload of private client matters, including wills, powers of attorney, inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning, estate administration, and trust creation and management
Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on sensitive matters such as succession planning, lifetime gifting, and estate preservation
Handle significant estates with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team, fostering professional development
Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives, helping to build lasting client relationships and enhance the firm's profile in the private client sector
The Senior Associate Will Ideally have:
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with experience in private client law.
STEP qualification is highly desirable.
Strong technical understanding across estate planning, trusts, probate, and tax matters.
Confident managing a full caseload independently with high attention to detail.
Empathetic, personable, and professional in supporting clients during emotionally challenging periods.
A genuine interest in mentoring and team development.
In Return?
Salary range: £70,000 - £85,000
Hybrid working available
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
Firmwide bonus scheme and generous pension contributions
Excellent career progression with a top regional firm
If you're a Senior Associate ready to step into a high-profile role advising high-net-worth clients on complex private client matters, please do not hesitate to get in touchBefore You Apply
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