Associate Solicitor - Private Client (Trusts and Estates)

Talbots Law; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

4% employer pension contribution

Life assurance 3x salary

Medicash Health Plan

Hybrid working options

28 days leave (incl. birthday)

Job summary

Talbots Law, an employee-owned full-service firm established in 1828, seeks an experienced Associate Solicitor for its Private Client department in Wolverhampton. The role focuses on Trusts and Estates, with a team recognized in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

The candidate should have at least 5 years' PQE in Private Client, strong knowledge of wills, trusts, and estate planning, and experience mentoring junior staff. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in a reputable Private Client department.
• Demonstrable knowledge in wills, trusts, estate administration, powers of attorney, and inheritance tax planning.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload across the full Trusts & Estates portfolio.
• Advise clients on wills, trusts, estate administration, powers of attorney, and inheritance tax planning.
• Draft and review complex legal documents including wills and trusts.
• Handle taxable and non-taxable estate administrations.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff.
• Contribute to business development and departmental growth.

Skills

PQE 5 years

Wills

Trusts

Estate administration

Powers of attorney

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Associate Solicitor - Private Client (Trusts and Estates)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Talbots Law

Rolling Basis (Official)

Competitive salary reviewed annually; Annual tax-free profit share; 4% employer pension contribution; Life assurance worth 3x annual salary.

Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) gained within a reputable Private Client department. Demonstrable technical knowledge in wills, trusts, estate administration, powers of attorney, and inheritance tax planning. Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Associate Solicitor - Private Client (Trusts and Estates)

Talbots Law, an employee-owned full-service firm established in 1828, is recruiting an experienced Associate Solicitor for its Private Client department in Wolverhampton. The role focuses on Trusts and Estates, a team recognized in The Legal 500 and ranked by Chambers & Partners.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in a reputable Private Client department.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge in wills, trusts, estate administration, powers of attorney, and inheritance tax planning.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing junior team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Managing a broad caseload across the full Trusts & Estates portfolio.
• Advising clients on wills, trusts, estate administration, powers of attorney, and inheritance tax planning.
• Drafting and reviewing complex legal documents, including wills and trust arrangements.
• Handling taxable and non-taxable estate administrations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff.
• Contributing to business development and departmental growth.
• Salary: Competitive, reviewed annually.
• Profit Share: Annual tax-free profit share.
• Pension: 4% employer contribution.
• Leave: 28 days annual leave (including birthday and an additional ex-gratia day) plus UK bank holidays.
• Other: Life assurance (3x salary), Medicash Health Cash Plan, flexible/hybrid working options.