Private Client Lawyer - Poundbury, Dorset
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:15 pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000-£90,000 PQE Based
Join a team where your expertise truly matters.
We're looking for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join our thriving Poundbury office. If you're searching for a role where your skills are valued, your professional growth is supported, and you can genuinely make an impact, this could be the perfect next step.
At Battens, you'll be part of a dynamic and well-established private client team with a rich mixture of experience, ranging from apprentices and trainees to senior lawyers with decades in practice. Our legal secretaries and paralegals play a crucial role in our success, and we pride ourselves on a collaborative culture where knowledge is shared, and everyone supports one another to deliver exceptional client service.
What You'll Do
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Manage a diverse caseload across the full range of private client matters
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Build strong, lasting relationships with clients
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Participate in departmental planning and business development
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Work closely with colleagues across the firm to share insights and best practice
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Support and mentor junior members of the team while maintaining independence in your own work
What We're Looking For
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Minimum 2 years PQE in private client law
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Strong technical capability across a broad spectrum of private client matters
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A proactive, client-focused mindset
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Excellent communication and networking skills
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A genuine enthusiasm for business development and team collaboration
Why Battens?
With more than 300 years of legal excellence, Battens blends deep-rooted tradition with modern, forward-thinking practice. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in long-term relationships and provide a working environment where careers can flourish.
Our benefits include:
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Life assurance from day one
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4% employer pension contribution or salary sacrifice scheme
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Income protection and critical illness cover
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25 days' holiday, rising to 30 with service, plus your birthday off
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Discounted legal services, including free conveyancing
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Mental health support and therapy sessions
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Generous staff recruitment bonus scheme
Ready for your next challenge?
If you're an experienced private client lawyer looking to join a friendly, supportive, and ambitious team in our Poundbury office, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential call back and discover how Battens can support your next career move.
