Legal Director – Private Client

Origin Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in London is seeking a Private Client Specialist to manage matters related to Wills, Probate, and estate planning. The ideal candidate will have a STEP qualification and a track record in business development. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible, hybrid working environment that fosters an inclusive culture and work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance within a top-tier team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working environment

Career progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• STEP qualification with strong technical expertise in private client law.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Ability to manage and supervise junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset.
• Experience handling complex cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney for clients.
• Advise on estate planning and tax implications.
• Manage administration of estates and grants of probate.
• Prepare deeds of variation, gifts, and arrangements.
• Provide strategic trust advice in collaboration with the Trust Administration team.

Job description

About the Team

The Private Client team is a highly regarded and dynamic practice, comprising Succession & Tax and Family law specialists. Generating significant annual fees and employing over 50 professionals across multiple UK offices, the team is recognized as a leader in the industry. The firm is consistently ranked among the top private client law firms and is committed to fostering an inclusive and flexible work environment, ensuring a balanced and rewarding career for its employees.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a broad range of private client matters, focusing on Wills, Probate, and complex estate planning. Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney for UK-based and international clients.
• Advising on estate planning, including inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and income tax implications.
• Managing the administration of estates, including obtaining grants of probate, handling intestate estates, and dealing with foreign domicile matters.
• Preparing deeds of variation, gifts, and family arrangements.
• Providing strategic trust advice, including set-up, management, and administration in collaboration with the firm’s dedicated Trust Administration team.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A STEP qualification with strong technical expertise in private client law.
• A proven track record in business development and commercial success within the Succession & Tax specialism.
• The ability to manage and supervise junior team members, with a collaborative and strategic approach to leadership.
• A confident and personable demeanor, with excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset.
• Experience handling complex cases independently, with a strong understanding of Wills, Probate, and estate planning.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A flexible, hybrid working environment, with opportunities to work across London and regional offices.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values work-life balance and career progression.
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the Succession & Tax team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven private client specialist to take the next step in their career with a prestigious and forward-thinking firm. If you are ready to make a significant impact within a top-tier legal team, we would love to hear from you.

Origin Legal is handling a number of Real estate vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal looking to consider your options, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Origin Legal follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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