Senior Solicitor - Private Client

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.