Private Client Senior/Associate Solicitor

WSP Solicitors; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Gloucestershire seeks a Director and Strategic Marketer for their Private Client Department. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing firm while providing essential legal services. Candidates should have a strong background in Private Client work, with excellent communication and organizational skills. The position supports hybrid working and includes various employee benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Corporate Healthcare Plan

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Bonus Scheme

Opticians Scheme

Free Parking

Staff Discounts

Christmas Saving Club

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years PQE in Private Client work.
• Understanding of Wills preparation and tax principles.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Wills and administration of Estates.
• Participation in marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Senior Solicitor / Associate Solicitor

STEP or SFE qualification

Job description

WSP Solicitors | Director | Strategic Marketer

WSP Solicitors are a growing, Gloucestershire-based legal practice with offices in Stroud and Gloucester. The business has been providing legal services to the people of Gloucestershire for over 250 years. WSP specializes in a wide range of personal and commercial law.

WSP Solicitors are:

• Committed to the development of our staff.
• Focused on improving our technology and the ease of access to legal services for our clients.
• Dedicated to building a positive, strong, and inclusive working culture within the business.

What is on offer?

• Being part of an exciting, growing business that truly puts clients first.
• The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home.
• Salary based on experience and the value you can bring to the firm.
• The chance to develop professionally through internal and external training. We invest in you if you invest in us!
• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• A variety of employee benefits including Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare Plan, Flexible/Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Discounts, and Christmas Saving Club.

The Role

• Established position within the Private Client Department.
• Proven background and enthusiasm for Private Client work, including:
• Preparation of Wills
• Administration of Estates for business and private clients
• Lifetime and Post-Death Tax Planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection Orders
• An excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and contribute to the development of a long-established, forward-thinking, and expanding firm.
• The role will also involve participation in marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media, and networking activities as appropriate.

Your Experience & Technical Ability

• Qualified Senior Solicitor / Associate Solicitor with at least 4-5 years PQE.
• The STEP or SFE qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Understanding of Wills preparation, including asset protection and tax mitigation measures.
• Knowledge of inheritance, capital gains, and income tax principles in estate planning.
• Experience with trusts formation, administration, and taxation; estate administration; deeds of variation.
• Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney; advising elderly clients.
• Ability to learn and manage workload efficiently, meeting clients' requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills, with correct grammar and plain English.
• Enthusiastic, willing, and a strong team player with a good balance of technical and commercial skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; IT proficiency.

Please refer to our website for further information.

What’s next?

If this sounds like you, please send a cover letter detailing your salary expectations along with your CV, quoting the job reference PCD/FE/1024, to [e-mail].