Wills and Probate Senior Associate Job at Douglas Scott (Bishop's Stortford)

Private Client Senior Associate

An exciting role in a Legal 500 firm for a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Pri...

Location

United Kingdom , Reading

Salary:

65000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience as a Senior Associate Solicitor
Ability to manage a varied private client caseload
Skills in supporting and supervising junior team members
Proficiency in business development and networking

Job Responsibility

Managing a varied private client caseload
Supporting and supervising junior team members
Business development and networking

What we offer

Hybrid working
Competitive salary
Bonus
Career progression

Fulltime

Private Client Senior Associate

A legal 500 firm in Slough is seeking a Private Client Senior Solicitor to work ...

Location

United Kingdom , Slough

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability and desire to grow client base to generate business for the firm
Able to hit the ground running and deal with all Private Client matters from beginning to end with minimal supervision
Ability to meet fee earning targets
Full STEP qualification is desirable but not essential
Minimum 2:1 degree and/or a Commendation from their LPC
Must have trained and practiced in an established and reputable law firm
5+ years PQE as a Private Client solicitor

Job Responsibility

Manage and grow the Private Client department
Handle a variety of Private Client matters including wills and probate, complex tax and estate planning, court of protection, lasting powers of attorney, and Trusts
Work with high net worth individuals
Meet fee earning targets
Contribute to business growth for the firm

What we offer

Above market rate salary depending on experience
High quality workload with a high level of autonomy
Opportunity to work in a collegiate environment with a focus on work-life balance
Genuine future partnership prospects

Fulltime

Private Client Senior Associate

A legal 500 firm based in Slough requires a Senior Solicitor to join their Priva...

Location

United Kingdom , Slough

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team
ability and desire to grow client base to generate business for the firm
able to hit the ground running and deal with all Private Client matters from beginning to end with minimal supervision
ability to meet fee earning targets
full STEP qualification is desirable but not essential
minimum 2:1 degree and/or a Commendation from their LPC
must have trained and practiced in an established and reputable law firm
confident and skilled Private Client solicitor with 5+ years PQE

Job Responsibility

Manage and grow the department
deal with all aspects of Private Client matters such as wills and probate
complex tax and estate planning
court of protection
lasting powers of attorney and Trusts

What we offer

An above market rate salary dependent on experience
high quality workload with a high level of autonomy
an opportunity to work in a collegiate environment with a real focus on work-life balance
genuine future partnership prospects

Fulltime

Senior Associate

A prestigious law firm based in Guildford is seeking a Senior Associate to join ...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

70000.00 - 85000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Private Client Solicitor

A role for a Private Client Solicitor in Salisbury, Wiltshire offering £50,000 -...

Location

United Kingdom , Wiltshire

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor or legal executive
Associate or senior associate level
Experience in a noted team
Proven track record in generating new business

What we offer

Flexible working
Personal career development
Bonus scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Rewards culture

Fulltime

Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor role in Bristol handling wills, probate, LPA's, trusts,...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor or legal executive with upwards of 2 years PQE
motivated by working alongside partners and senior associates
high standards
values client care
well organised
ambitious
excellent interpersonal communication skills
able to pick up own caseload and manage it under minimal supervision
STEP qualified or working towards STEP qualification

Job Responsibility

Handle queries including wills, probate, LPA's, trusts, estates, tax and court of protection matters

What we offer

Outstanding reputation
great track record of promoting staff internally

Fulltime

Private Client Solicitor

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a noted team who have a national reputat...

Location

United Kingdom , Bournemouth

Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

qualified solicitor or legal executive
trained at a well known firm
ideally with a Legal 500 background
enthusiastic
motivated
pro-active with a can-do attitude
4+ PQE

Job Responsibility

work on high net worth tax, trust and wills matters with support from partners and senior associates

Fulltime

Private Client Solicitor

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? A renowned Legal 500 f...

Location

United Kingdom , Berkshire

Salary:

60000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable expertise as a Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience
Proven track record in handling private client matters, including estate planning, trusts, and inheritance tax
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach to delivering exceptional legal advice and services
Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team, demonstrating leadership and mentorship qualities
Ambition to contribute to and enhance the reputation of our esteemed Legal 500 firm
LLB (Hons) or equivalent qualification, with relevant professional certifications
Admission as a Solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with a clean disciplinary record
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and keeping abreast of legal updates and industry best practices

Job Responsibility

Contribute to a leading Legal 500 firm, providing expert legal guidance to private clients
Showcase your extensive experience as a senior associate or partner, leveraging your skills to deliver exceptional client service
Enjoy a permanent role with a competitive salary range and the opportunity to make a significant impact within our esteemed firm

Fulltime

Wills and Probate Senior Associate

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Bishop's Stortford

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
May 20, 2025

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