Private Client Solicitor/Head of Department

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking either at Head of Department level or looking to take a step up and work at an ambitious, approachable and quality-driven firm? This firm is looking for a Private Client Lawyer 5 years+ PQE to join their Burgess Hill, West Sussex office.

The practice has experienced growth in recent years; they are an ambitious, dynamic practice with its sights set high with an electric feel throughout the firm.

The Firm and Role

• This firm is sympathetic and supportive throughout, and this reflects on their great employee retention rates, sense of fun throughout every department, interdepartmental teamwork and cohesion, and close relationships with their clients. They have a tremendous sense of fair play and collaborative cultures running through the firm which has created a truly enjoyable working culture.
• The firm prides itself on its friendly yet traditional values. Moreover, the firm encourages internal collaboration on any matters of solicitation.
• The team find that good results are achieved by working closely with clients and building up relationships of trust and mutual respect.
• You will work on a dynamic case load built from years of the firm servicing local clients; they have excellent community links and a varied client base, and you will be given the support and encouragement to business develop and grow the department in a friendly environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You will be a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years of PQE with sound knowledge across the full range of private client matters
• With a collaborative culture running through the firm, the ability to work in a team is essential
• You will be highly organised with the ability to communicate and work efficiently with different personality types to maximise work in a fixed fee environment
• Managerial/supervisory experience would be highly desirable although not essential

On Offer:

• The chance to work for a high performing private client team at a leading Sussex firm with enviable working cultures.
• Excellent career prospects in a supportive environment without glass ceilings
• Highly competitive salaries/bonus schemes as well as a host of other perks.

This firm are looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their flourishing Burgess Hill, West Sussex office.