Private Client Senior Associate

4 days ago

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

Job Description
Private Client Senior Associate
Location: Chatham
Salary: £65,000–£80,000 
Step Up as a Senior Associate with a Leading Chatham Law Firm
Are you a highly experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to take on a senior leadership role? Our client, a respected law firm in Chatham, is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate to lead on complex matters, mentor junior colleagues, and play a key part in the continued growth of the department.
The Opportunity
Location: Chatham, Kent (office-based with flexible/hybrid working considered)
Salary: £65,000–£80,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm
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 paralegals
  • 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 experience at Senior Associate level
  • 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 Chatham, 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 Chatham 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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