Private Client Senior Associate or Partner - #150067

Department: Private Client

Location: Wellington

Description

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Advisor to join our thriving private client department in our wonderfully situated Wellington or Taunton offices as a Senior Associate or Partner. We understand the importance of work life balance and therefore can offer this role on a hybrid basis.

Offering interesting and varied work, this position will play a key role in supporting and expanding the Firm’s client base and new referrals in this area of the practice whilst adopting efficient working practices to ensure commercial objectives are met or surpassed.



Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of private client matters including wills, trusts, estate administration.
• Provide expert legal advice to individuals and families
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Lead and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to business development
• Ensure compliance with legal standards
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

About YouJoining our reputable private client department, this role would best suit someone who can demonstrate sound knowledge and a commercial application of the law and practice in this area ideally with some agricultural experience. The successful candidate must be able to manage their own caseload, embraces business development and will likely be at Senior Associate to Partner level, looking for a move into a well-established and friendly team with the opportunity and support to further grow your practice.

In addition to your private client enthusiasm and expertise, we are looking for a team player who values every member of the team and wider firm and their contribution to the success of Porter Dodson. We have a unique offering at PD where we have the benefit of being a larger firm but pride ourselves on having maintained the flexibility, collaborative nature and welcoming environment of a smaller firm.

You will be ambitious, pro-active, and enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal skills. The right candidate will have a growth mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture. If you feel as though you have the right background, we will welcome an application from you.

Porter Dodson offers genuine development opportunities for those who are motivated and flourish in an environment where contribution and commitment is opportunity for career development and progression within a transparent and structured framework.



Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also get:

• Flexible Working
• 30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme(s)
• Life Assurance
• Eye Tests
• Flu Jabs
• Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
• Legal Support
• Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials