Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.
Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and doing business responsibly.
At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.
Our mission: helping people to a better future
About the role
We are looking for a motivated Senior Associate Solicitor, to join our dynamic Private Client team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career, working on high-quality, complex estate administration matters and succession planning within a reputable and growing firm.
What this role would include
- Achieving the firm’s fee targets and assisting and enabling others in the team to do so by mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
- Work closely with your lead partner to develop strategy and annual business plans.
- Work with the senior management team, other senior associates and attend management meetings as required. Provide updates on progress against objectives, share information and help drive consistency in the department and within the Firm.
- Set and deliver objectives personally and through the team. Set team objectives in conjunction with team leader, monitor performance and progress and provide professional guidance to team members as appropriate.
- Lead, manage and motivate staff. Ensure team members have an understanding of goals related to their own objectives. Provide regular feedback at one to one performance meetings and appraisals.
What we are looking for
While the following skills and qualifications are beneficial, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement:
- A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 7+ years of PQE in Private Client law.
- Experience of working on a mixed caseload of client matters without supervision.
- A commercially astute and strategic thinker, capable of offering sound legal advice aligned with clients' business goals.
Our commitment to you
At Tees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and career growth, including:
Professional Development: Access to training programs, and career development resources.
Health and Wellness: Permanent health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support.
Financial Benefits: Competitive salaries and discretionary payments.
Supportive Work Environment: An inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity.
Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave, plus birthday off.
At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.
By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact. |
