Senior Associate - Private Client - Alconbury

Top reasons to join the Private Client Team at this leading brand in the Legal Sector:

• Basic salary to circa £75k per annum.
• Well known in the Legal sector, national brand with 5 offices within the UK.
• Hybrid working, 3 days working from Alconbury Office, 2 days working from home.
• New role owing to strong company growth.
• In the last 4 years this leading solicitor has doubled headcount to circa 300 employees.
• A pivotal hire joining as a Senior Associate in the Private Client Team.
• Opportunity to utilise your broad client experience. 
• Rewarding blend providing legal advice to range of HNW clients and collaborating internally.
• Specialist sectors: Agriculture, Property, Charities, Food & Drink & Natural Resources.
• Monday to Thursday 9-5.30pm, early 5pm finish on a Friday.
• Pension, Healthcare plan, Yulife App reward (Gym discounts), Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• 23 Days Holidays + option to purchase an additional 5 days per annum + Bank Holidays.
• Real emphasis on investment in staff & wellbeing.
• Office location: Alconbury 

Core responsibilities will typically include:

• Providing legal advice to a range of clients including the negotiation and drafting of documentation.
• Management of Client/Matter files.
• Carrying out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client.
• Proactively developing new business opportunities from internal cross-referrals, existing clients and other professionals.
• Meeting agreed targets and exhibit a commercial approach to financial management.
• Commit to continued professional development in this specialist sector.  

Expected Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Post qualified experience of working in Private client team across a range of clients.
• Handling a diverse range of issues.
• A sound knowledge of the law requisite for working in a Private Client team.
• A strong desire to learn and widen knowledge.
• Experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals.
• Proven attention to detail and drafting skills.
• Sound problem solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office / IT systems.