There are sometimes law firms that just do things differently to the rest... and this certainly is one of them! We are pleased to be working closely with a UK Top 50 law firm, with a growing team in Exeter, who are looking to hire a highly experienced Private Client Lawyer to start and lead their Private Client offering. This is a great opportunity to join a firm which has a unique approach to targets, flexibility and client service. Everything this firm does is geared towards making the client experience the very best... so much so, that they have scrapped targets for their lawyers, so that you can make the very best decisions by your clients. If someone else in the team is better placed to do the work quickly, effectively with the right expertise, then the ethos is to encourage that you pass the work across, rather than holding onto the work, for the sake of hitting a target. This creates a genuinely collaborative environment and means that the client gets the very best experience, but it also means that you build really close relationships with your colleagues, both in the local office where you work and across the network of locations they have. There's the trust in place that you don't need to record non-billable time, giving people autonomy and making people feel drawn to doing meaningful work. With stunning offices and a really high-end feel to the firm, you are encouraged to spend time with colleagues in the office, but you also have the flexibility to live your life, meaning you can do the school runs, and attend the school plays and sports days, while also feeling like a part of a close-knit team.
We are looking for someone who has the confidence and the expertise to launch, lead and grow a private client offering, with a high-end offering. This firm is proud to have higher charge rates in place than many of their competitors, to be able to drive and generate high-end clients and then be in a position to carry out the work efficiently and effectively. They want their lawyers to be approachable, available and communicative with clients, offering a high-end service for a high-end price.
If you feel like you'd like to join one of the Top 50 law firms in the UK, but in a smaller and growing office, then this really could provide you with the opportunity you're after. We are after someone who can have the confidence and motivation to generate and grow their business, and ultimately, the firm would love people to be able to grow a team. It could be a really exciting journey for someone to build and leave a legacy!
Experience and skills sought:
- An experienced Private Client lawyer
- Someone with the confidence and gravitas to be able to drive growth
- Any client following or relationships would be a great advantage
Benefits:
- 30 days holiday for Partners, 25 days holiday for Solicitors to Senior Associates rising to 27 days after 5 years, 23 days for Trainees, Paralegals and Operational staff rising to 25 days after 5 years all excluding Bank Holidays
- You may buy up to 5 days holiday each year - our holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December
- Electric car scheme – after 6 months employment
- Cycle to work scheme - after 6 months employment
- Funded healthcare cashback scheme – on an opt-in basis
- Access to a private medical insurance scheme – on an opt-in basis and paid for via monthly payroll deductions
- Season ticket loans for travel to and from work if required
- Spree card offering retail and leisure discounts and cashback – on an opt-in basis
- Legal fees discount – 25% discount for you and your immediate family for personal matters
- Share Incentive Plan - giving you the option to buy up to £1800 of shares each year, with an additional contribution by us of up to £900
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Legal (contact details on the Aspiria Legal website)