Private Client Senior Associate

2 weeks ago

Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Full time £65,000 - £80,000 per year

Job Description

Private Client Senior Associate

Location: Gravesend

Salary: £65,000–£80,000 

Lead and Grow with a Leading Gravesend Law Firm

Are you a highly experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to step into a senior leadership role? Our client, a respected law firm in Gravesend, is looking for a Private Client Senior Associate to manage complex matters, mentor junior colleagues, and play a key part in the ongoing growth of the department.

The Opportunity

Location: Gravesend, Kent (office-based with flexible/hybrid working considered)
Salary: £65,000–£80,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm renowned for its quality work, supportive culture, and commitment to professional development. You'll handle a high-value caseload, drive business development, and have a clear route to partnership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse caseload of complex private client matters (wills, probate, trusts, estate and tax planning, powers of attorney)
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior solicitors and support staff
  • Advise high-net-worth clients on estate and succession planning
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents
  • Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and external professionals
  • Lead on business development and client relationship management
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and firm standards

What We're Looking For

  • 6+ years' PQE as a Private Client Solicitor, ideally with prior Senior Associate experience
  • Extensive UK private practice experience
  • Expert technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, tax and estate planning, and related areas
  • Demonstrable leadership, business development, and client management skills
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and mentoring abilities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Relevant legal qualification (Solicitor or Legal Executive)

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary: £65,000–£80,000 DOE
  • Clear partnership track and senior career progression opportunities
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Pension scheme and discretionary bonus
  • Supportive, inclusive team culture
  • Modern offices in central Gravesend, close to transport links
  • Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to advance your career as a Private Client Senior Associate with a respected Gravesend law firm, we want to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact David at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne--

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

 

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining the highest standards of client and candidate confidentiality.

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