Senior Associate Private Client Lawyer Vacancy, Cambridge

POSITION: Private Client Lawyer - Senior Associate

Location: Cambridge

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Office

Salary: DOE

Reference: RL1034

Key Details:

The Firm

Our client is a prestigious Top 200 UK law firm with a robust presence across six offices and over 300 dedicated staff. They provide a broad spectrum of expert legal services and independent financial advice to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, charities, and national corporations.

The Department

The Private Client team is renowned for its expertise in a wide array of services, including wills, wealth protection, inheritance tax planning, estate administration, trust services, and elderly client matters. The team also offers high-quality advice in family matters, litigation, property, conveyancing, and regulatory areas.

The Role

This hybrid role requires three days a week in the Cambridge office and offers two days of remote work. Part-time working arrangements will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a complex caseload of client matters independently, providing high-quality legal advice and maintaining proactive client relationships.
• Service Delivery: Ensure cost-efficient delivery of legal services for both clients and the firm.
• Team Support: Mentor and develop junior team members to help achieve the firm’s fee targets and enhance overall team performance.
• Strategic Development: Collaborate with the lead partner to develop strategy and annual business plans.
• Leadership: Lead and motivate staff, ensuring team objectives align with firm goals. Conduct one-on-one performance meetings and appraisals to provide regular feedback.
• Financial Management: Oversee credit management processes, time recording, lock-up, cash flow, profitability, and billing to ensure efficient operations.
• Performance Analysis: Utilise key performance indicators and implement new systems and processes to enhance team performance.
• Business Development: Advise partners on improving client experience and team profitability. Contribute to the firm’s reputation and attract new clients through professional and community activities.
• Marketing: Develop and execute a business development and marketing strategy, including organizing marketing events, networking, speaking engagements, and writing publications.
• Continuous Improvement: Pursue additional technical qualifications in private client law and disseminate new developments within the team. Seek personal and team development opportunities.
• Other Duties: Undertake any other reasonable duties as allocated.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in private client work.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in managing a full caseload independently, including wills, trusts, estate administration, and related matters.
• Client Care: Exceptional client care skills with a focus on delivering excellent service.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive: Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Community Engagement: Active participation in professional and community activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for career progression
  

For more information on this opportunity or similar roles in the region, please contact Arron Rampling at RAMPLING LEGAL for a confidential discussion: Arron.rampling@ramplinglegal.com

At RAMPLING LEGAL, our consultants are available to discuss the role, caseload, working patterns, firm culture, compensation, benefits, and the reasons for recruiting, as well as any future plans. Our team at RAMPLING LEGAL operates a mix of office and remote work, and we are accessible outside of regular office hours.