Private Client Legal Director

William James Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave increasing with length of service

Flexible and agile working pattern

Medical or Dental cash plan

Enhanced bonus structure

Enhanced sickness, maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking a Legal Director to manage a varied caseload involving taxable estates and succession planning. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of post-qualification experience, be STEP qualified, and possess strong commercial acumen. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £100,000 along with benefits including flexible working and enhanced leave policies.

Qualifications

• Private Client Solicitor with 7+ years of experience required.
• Candidates must be STEP qualified or pursuing STEP qualification.
• Proficient technical knowledge is essential.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen is necessary.
• Prior experience in a high street or regional firm is important.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse caseloads including taxable estates and will trusts.
• Engage in succession planning and private client matters.

Skills

Private Client Solicitor with at least 7 years of post qualification experience

STEP qualified or working towards STEP qualification

Ambitious and highly motivated, with a proven record of technical knowledge

Strong commercial acumen

Experience in a high street or regional firm

Job description

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About the Job

Private Client Legal Director - Up to £100,000 salary

This regional law firm and 'one to watch' in the Legal 500 offers high quality legal advice to high net worth individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs.

Due to the development and regional expansion of the firm’s Private Client department across Merseyside it is now seeking to appoint an experienced & technically strong Legal Director to work alongside its' highly reputable team.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of taxable estates which include landed estates and agricultural elements, creation of complex will trusts and succession planning amongst other private client matters.

The Candidate

• Private Client Solicitor with at least 7 years of post qualification experience
• STEP qualified or working towards STEP qualification
• Ambitious and highly motivated, with a proven record of technical knowledge
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience gained in a high street or regional firm

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Up to £100,000 depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Flexible and agile working pattern
• Medical or Dental cash plan
• Enhanced bonus structure
• Enhanced sickness, maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: David Webb, Recruitment Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Trusts and Estates

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