Private Client Legal Director

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a Private Client Legal Director to join their expanding team in Merseyside. This role offers the opportunity to work with high net worth individuals, providing expert legal advice on complex matters such as taxable estates and succession planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private client law, with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience and a STEP qualification. The firm values ambition and technical expertise, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working patterns and enhanced leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing department.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Medical or Dental cash plan

Enhanced bonus structure

Enhanced sickness, maternity/paternity, and adoption pay

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Ambitious, motivated, and possesses strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of taxable estates and complex will trusts.
• Work alongside a reputable team in the Private Client department.

Skills

Private Client Solicitor

Technical Knowledge

Commercial Acumen

Ambitious and Motivated

Education

STEP Qualification

Post-qualification Experience (7 years)

Job description

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Private Client Legal Director, Merseyside

Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

Merseyside, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

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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 and 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