Private Client Associate Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor to join their award-winning team in Bristol. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven professional to advise clients on estate planning, manage trusts, and handle inheritance disputes. You will build long-term relationships with clients while ensuring legal compliance and providing ongoing tax and wealth management advice. The firm is known for its supportive environment and offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits. If you are looking to advance your career in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE with experience in Private Client law.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on minimizing taxes through estate and trust planning.
• Draft wills and manage trusts, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

2-5 years PQE in Private Client Law

Job description

We are currently working with a Legal 500 ranked firm in Bristol that is looking for a talented Private Client Solicitor to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Private Client law professional to join an award-winning and supportive team.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Advising clients on how to minimize taxes, especially inheritance tax, through estate and trust planning.
2. Assisting in setting up and managing trusts, ensuring legal and tax compliance.
3. Drafting wills, advising on estate distribution, and handling inheritance disputes.
4. Building long-term relationships with clients, offering ongoing advice on tax and wealth management.
5. Preparing legal documents like trust deeds, wills, and tax returns.
6. Keeping up to date with changes in laws and regulations related to tax and estates.
7. Guiding junior lawyers and helping in business development efforts for the firm.

The successful candidate:

• 2-5 years PQE with experience in the Private Client field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent at building client relationships and explaining legal matters clearly.
• Able to manage a diverse caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Business-minded with a proactive approach to development and growth.
• Flexible, solution-oriented, and strong at problem-solving.
• Committed to confidentiality and discretion, and adaptable to change.

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as opportunities for career progression.

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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.