In-House Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm in Surrey is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to provide bespoke legal advice on probate and estate planning. This role offers an alternative to traditional private practice with a focus on client relationships and work-life balance, along with a part-time option.

Benefits

Above market salary

Excellent benefits package

Work-life balance

Part-time option available

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in Private Client Law.
• Strong foundation in probate and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice for probate, estate, and will planning.
• Maintain and grow relationships with long-standing clients.

Skills

Private Client Law

Relationship Management

Education

5+ PQE

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | Financial Services Firm | Surrey

This growing Accountancy firm are offering a fantastic platform for a Private Client Solicitor to take their career in an alternative direction. There is also the opportunity to take this role on on a part-time basis (4 days p/w).

If you feel the traditional private practice / partnership route isn't for you, then read on…

The company

This company has been built on a heritage lasting over 40+ years. They have a very strong and robust client base which they have been servicing since their inception. Not only are they incredibly client centric, but their average client tenure is also 20+ year and in some circumstances, they have been dealing with 3rd / 4th generation clients.

They have built a strong client base purely through reputation / referrals which has benefited the businesses across the board and has contributed heavily to their success.

They have been recognised and highly accolated for not only the level of service they provide, but also for the internal working culture they have created. They promote a family friendly feel across the board, and they have struck a strong chord with work life balance and flexibility.

This company offer financial advice, tax services and probate estate planning, the latter department having gone from strength to strength over the last 2-3 years.

The role

In this role you will be working closely alongside other solicitors providing advice for probate / estate / will planning on behalf of long-standing clients. Many of these clients have been with the firm for over 30+ years meaning the ability to maintain and grow relationships is key.

You will be working closely with other advisors within the company with the view of maximising internal referrals and providing bespoke legal advice.

Requirements

• 5+PQE
• You will have a good foundation in Private Client Law

What's on offer?

• Above market salary
• Excellent benefits package focussed on the welfare of their staff
• An alternative route to the traditional private practice model
• Part-time option available

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing accountancy practice based in Surrey.