Private Client Lawyer

Origin Legal; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their prestigious legal team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide expert legal advice on estate planning, trusts, and probate matters to a high-profile client base. You will manage complex issues while developing strong client relationships and collaborating with colleagues across departments. The firm is known for its supportive environment and commitment to career progression, making it an ideal place for motivated professionals passionate about private client law. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Working Arrangements

Career Progression Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE as a solicitor with expertise in private client matters.
• Strong understanding of estate planning, tax law, and probate.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on private client matters and draft legal documents.
• Manage a diverse caseload while providing high-quality service.

Skills

Estate Planning

Tax Law

Trusts

Wills

Probate

Communication Skills

Client Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2-4 years PQE)

Job description

Are you a skilled and motivated solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor to join a prestigious legal team. This is a fantastic chance for an experienced professional to work with a high-profile client base and build a successful career in private client advisory.

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will provide expert legal advice to individuals, families, and trustees on a wide range of matters including estate planning, trusts, succession planning, wills, and probate. You will handle complex and sensitive issues, helping clients navigate their financial and personal matters with expertise and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advise clients on a variety of private client matters
2. Draft legal documents
3. Provide tax planning advice
4. Manage a diverse caseload
5. Develop strong client relationships
6. Provide high-quality service
7. Collaborate with colleagues across departments
8. Keep up to date with legal developments and industry changes

Desired Skills & Experience:

1. 2-4 years PQE
2. Strong understanding of estate planning, tax law, trusts, wills, and probate
3. Excellent communication and client-facing skills
4. Ability to manage a caseload efficiently
5. A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving

Why Join?

1. Work for a well-respected and growing firm with a strong reputation in private client advisory
2. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
3. Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance
4. Collaborative and supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression

If you're passionate about private client law and are ready to make an impact, this could be the next step in your career.

Apply now to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity!