Careers - Current Vacancies
Position: Private Client Solicitor
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Job type: Permanent, full time. Ideally mostly office based. Some flexibility will be considered
Start date: Immediate/ASAP
Collins Solicitors is an award winning, multi-service law firm based in Watford, Hertfordshire. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our friendly and professional team. If you are passionate about helping clients navigate through sensitive and complex matters, this could be the ideal role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility for caseload covering the whole spectrum of Private Client work including:
- Probate and estate administration
- Wills of all types from instruction to signature
- Lasting Powers of Attorney from instruction to registration
- Advising on inheritance tax planning, and implementing appropriate arrangements, including the preparation of lifetime trusts and other gifting (to include deeds of variation)
- Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, executors, and financial institutions, providing clear and accurate advice and updates.
- Maintain a high level of client care, ensuring that all parties are kept informed and supported throughout the process.
- Work collaboratively with the team to manage caseloads effectively and meet deadlines.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Qualified solicitor with strong private practice experience, 3 + years PQE
- Ability to manage private client matters from inception to completion
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
- Highly organised with great attention to detail
- Ability to manage a varied and busy caseload independently
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in legal software
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Opportunities for career progression
Applications:
Please forward your CV and salary expectations to smorris@collinslaw.co.uk.
Collins Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer
Position: Conveyancer (Freelance Consultant)
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire. Flexibility offered
Job type: Freelance consultant who can plan their working time around the client’s needs
Start date: Immediate/ASAP
Collins Solicitors is an award winning, multi-service law firm based in Watford, Hertfordshire. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced conveyancer to join our friendly and professional team on a freelance consultancy basis. Our specialities include Personal Injury, Family, Commercial and Property Law. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services to our clients and our conveyancing team is committed in all instances to offering peace of mind both during and after each transaction.
The Role:
To provide high quality legal advice and support services to our clients in the conveyancing process, advising on a wide range of matters from first -time purchases to high -value and portfolio transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage residential and commercial conveyancing caseload from initial enquiry to post-completion.
- Ensuring all appropriate due diligence and money laundering checks are in place
- Ensuring full compliance with CQS standards, SRA regulations and internal protocols
- Draft and check all legal documents
- Work with Land Registry documents and title deeds
- Maintaining high levels of client care and satisfaction
- Driving client relationship development and business growth through cross-referrals and collaboration across departments
- Work closely with other team members and provide support to junior colleagues where appropriate.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- A qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer or CILEX professional with significant conveyancing experience with 4+ years PQE.
- Experienced in handling a full caseload of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgage, transfers of equity, equity release, right to buy and new builds.
- Able to manage relationships throughout the conveyancing chain
- Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Account Rules
- Familiar with the regulatory landscape, including CQS protocols and SRA compliance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A proactive, organised, and client-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering high standards.
- Works well under pressure
What We Offer:
- Competitive rate of pay
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Flexible working options. Plan your working hours around client needs
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about your work and keen to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and rate expectations to smorris@collinslaw.co.uk.
