Counsel, Private Client and Trust

Appleby; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleby is looking for a Principal in their Private Client & Trusts Practice Group. This role requires a minimum of eight years' experience in private client and trusts, with strong skills in client relationships and practice management.

The successful candidate will establish credibility with clients, advise on complex commercial transactions, and manage junior lawyers. Additionally, the role involves contributing to marketing efforts and developing team members. A high proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with e-Discovery systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in private client and trusts practice.
• Strong knowledge in corporate, dispute resolution, or relevant practice area.
• Proven ability to manage junior lawyers and participate in firm management.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with clients on private client matters.
• Generate new clients and advise on complex transactions.
• Manage and develop junior team members.

Skills

Client relationship management

Analytical drafting

Negotiating skills

Business development

Practice management

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-Discovery Systems

Job description

Job number: 1484 | Department: Private Client & Trusts Practice Group

Principal duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Establish rapport and credibility with clients on various matters.
• Generate new clients or new work from existing client and work referrers.
• Advise clients, in keeping with the Group’s principles, with respect to all aspects of private client and trust.
• Represent the Group in dealings with outside law firms, government representatives, agencies and other professionals involved with the client’s matters.
• Advise clients on complex commercial transactions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of each assigned client’s business and business philosophy.
• Effectively train, develop and manage junior team members, including participation in training programmes.
• Contribute to marketing efforts through writing articles for industry publications, speaking at conferences and attending overseas business development trips.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of at least eight years of post qualification experience in a private client and trusts practice area.
• Strong skills in and specialised knowledge of a corporate, dispute resolution or private client and trusts practice area, as applicable.
• Developed analytical drafting and negotiating skills.
• Proven skills in practice management, client development, marketing and relationship management.
• A demonstrated ability to establish priorities, organise and delegate work assignments.
• Advocacy and trial preparation experience.
• Prior experience and proven ability to manage junior lawyers and contribute to management of the Firm.
• Knowledge and experience with discovery, including e-Discovery Systems.
• A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programme.