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Senior Solicitor - Private Client

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BN3, Hove, Brighton and Hove

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

At Taylor Rose, we believe in Smart, Modern Law—an approach that combines innovative thinking with a deeply human touch. We are currently looking for an experienced and empathetic Senior Private Client Solicitor to join our growing team. This is a pivotal role for a practitioner who excels at navigating the complexities of estate planning, trusts, and probate while delivering the clear, jargon-free advice our clients expect. As a Top 60 firm, we offer the prestige and resources of a national powerhouse, but we maintain an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers our senior lawyers to truly own their caseload and shape the department's success.

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.

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.

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

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