Private Client Solicitor

In this role you will be dealing with a varied caseload covering all aspects of Wills and Probate and Private Client work.

This is an opportunity for you to join an award-winning, Legal 500 firm with a busy Private Client department that will offer excellent growth opportunities. You will be taking over an extensive and varied workload in a firm which has a strong reputation for quality work.  You will be required to manage and grow the department with genuine progression opportunity for the right candidate.  Strong commercial acumen is essential. 

Requirements:

• You will be a confident and skilled Private Client solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
• To demonstrate excellent communication and strategy skills
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment whilst also supporting other team members and other departments in the firm.
• You will be required to promote the success of the firm both internally and externally

What’s on offer:

• An above market rate salary dependent on experience
• High quality workload with a high level of autonomy
• An opportunity to work in a collegiate environment with a real focus on work-life balance
• Genuine future partnership prospects.

Type of Work:

Your work will include:

• Wills and probate;
• Complex tax and estate planning;
• Court of Protection;
• Lasting powers of attorney
• Trusts.

The firm deals with a wide range of high-quality Private Client work including working for high-net-worth individuals so a broad knowledge is essential.

Pre-requisites :

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and desire to grow client base to generate business for the firm
• Able to hit the ground running and is able to deal with all Private Client matters from beginning to end with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet fee earning targets
• Excellent client communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and multitask
• Full STEP qualification is desirable but not essential.

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum 2:1 degree and/or a Commendation from their LPC.

The ideal candidate must have trained and practised in an established and reputable law firm. Ideal PQE 5+ years.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills.

Salary based on experience