Senior Associate

Knights has always done things differently; in 2012, we were the first organisation of our type in the UK legal sector to attract private equity investment, enabling us to move from the traditional partnership model to a corporate structure, creating a clear separation between management/ownership and fee earners.

The success of our model was reflected in very attractive growth over the following 6 years and since our listing on the AIM market in June 2018, we have reported strong year on year numbers and now turnover £150m up from £8m, 12 years ago.

With over 1500 colleagues across 32 locations, our strong organic growth, combined with a number of high-quality recent acquisitions means we are now a more diversified business with strengthened positions in our key target markets. We have the team and financial resources in place to deliver our organic and acquisitive growth strategy as we scale up and build upon our position as the leading legal and professional services business outside London.

Our business model and culture remain a clear differentiator from many legal services businesses enabling us to recruit individuals who wish to work in a modern professional services business. We are different on purpose.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate Solicitor to join our Private Client team in our Lincoln office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join a large, collaborative team working with a diverse portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for managing a wide variety of cases including high net worth individuals and technical matters. You will also be involved in mentoring and supervising junior staff, and contributing to the strategic growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of private client matters including:
• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts and tax planning
• Powers of attorney
• Manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service and communication
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and paralegals
• Demonstrate initiative in generating new work through networking, thought leadership (e.g., article writing), and fostering cross-departmental and external relationships with key referrers such as accountants and wealth managers
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and firm standards

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 8+ years PQE in private client law
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant legislation and case law
• Proven ability to manage complex and high-value matters
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in supervising and developing junior team members
• Collaborative and works well in a team environment
• Contribute to the wider firm culture by participating in events and activities that promote collaboration, visibility, and team spirit
• Maintain excellent financial discipline through accurate time recording, proactive WIP management, and timely billing to consistently meet annual fee targets based on revenue received

What We Offer Includes

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to high-quality clients and interesting work

We offer a unique environment; you will be part of a one team culture that promotes direct responsibility with an expectation to always deliver the best service possible for clients within a collegiate, team-based environment.

Most excitingly of all, you can help change the way we all think about and deliver the future of legal and professional services in a friendly, caring business, with little (if any) hierarchy. Our culture of positivity and transparency, provides a great platform for the right people to take their careers to the next level.

If you would like to make a positive difference to your career, get in touch with our Recruitment Manager, Michael Appleby for a highly confidential and informative discussion about why Knights is different. Michael can be contacted on 07805 819860 or by email at [email protected]