Private Client Senior Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Job title: Private Client Senior Solicitor

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £55,000-£65,000

PQE Level: 5+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

We are seeking a well-rounded Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our clients' renowned and down-to-earth Private Client team. You will join a highly respected and established department specialising in wills and estate planning, managing a diverse caseload of private client matters. These will include:

1. Preparation of wills
2. Drafting documents, deeds, and letters
3. Providing estate and tax (mainly inheritance tax) planning advice
4. Advising in the administration of estates for lay executors as well as where the firm is appointed as professional executor
5. Offering advice on the use of trusts
6. Preparing and registering powers of attorney
7. Advising on general private client matters, excluding conveyancing work

To be successful in this role, you should have a good level of experience in the areas of private client law mentioned above, be able to relate to clients of all levels, and demonstrate excellent levels of client care. Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimum supervision are also essential.

Although the firm is ideally looking for individuals around the 5+ PQE mark, they are open to considering more senior individuals looking for an opportunity to join a committed team.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Kent, please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) [e-mail]

(m) 07921 895 776

(t) 0117 917 1864

(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*