Senior Associate – Private Client

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join us in our Private Client team at Smith Partnership, a forward-thinking, leading law firm in the Midlands, employing over 200 staff throughout 6 offices. You will receive hybrid working, a supportive and collaborative environment, opportunities for career & professional development, access to ongoing training & development programmes and the chance to work with a diverse & prestigious client base. About Us: We are a progressive and growing law firm based in the heart of the Midlands, renowned for our comprehensive legal services and exceptional client care. At Smith Partnership our Private Client department of 17 strong is evolving and growing rapidly.  Our team is placed at the heart of the firm, collaborating with our other market leading areas of expertise to deliver joined up solutions for our clients and those of our close business partners. Having embraced the use of technology to help us work smart and produce the best quality results for our clients we are growing our team with like-minded Private Client practitioners. Our vision can offer you an exciting opportunity to develop your career on a clear path within one of our areas of expertise, whether that is specialist estate planning, our Wills and LPA team or administering trusts and estates. What you’ll do as Senior Associate: You will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal services across a broad range of private client matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to further their career in a supportive and progressive environment. What we’re looking for in a Senior Associate: Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate in England and Wales. Extensive PQE ideally within Private Client law, although candidates with different levels of experience will be considered. Strong technical knowledge. The ability to contribute to business development activities, including networking and attending sector events. Experience in building and maintaining client relationships. Have experience of supervising team members. Be interested in collaborating with department members to help continue to shape the strategy and vision for the team. How to Apply: If you are a driven and dedicated individual looking to advance your career within a progressive and growing law firm, we would love to hear from you. To apply for this role as Senior Associate, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV. Agencies: Smith Partnership request that recruitment agencies do not speculatively submit CVs to us unless explicitly asked to do so by our HR team. Any CVs sent to us on a speculative basis will not be recognised and we will not accept liability for any fee or commission should we subsequently employ a candidate who applied to us directly or was introduced by another agency, that may also have been submitted speculatively by an uninstructed agency. In the event that an agency's correspondence includes a disclaimer indicating otherwise, our policy above will prevail. Note: The job title of ‘Senior’ relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience