Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Chester is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to enhance their well-regarded Private Client department. The role requires a qualified solicitor with over 5 years PQE to manage a high-net-worth client caseload while taking a leading role in the team's development. Candidates should have extensive experience in private client matters, including wills and probate, and be capable of working autonomously. A competitive salary of up to £65k is offered with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with extensive experience in private client matters.
• Ability to work autonomously without supervision.
• Experience managing high-net-worth private client cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of clients in a specialist private client team.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the team.
• Lead in the team's development alongside the Head of Department.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Private client matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

One of the most renowned full-service practices in Chester has an exciting opening for a Senior Private Client Solicitor. The firm is expanding its incredibly well-regarded Private Client offering and require a senior hire to cap the department.

This important hire will be a qualified Solicitor (ideally 5 years PQE and above) with vast experience dealing with a multitude of private client matters who is keen to develop their managerial ambitions. As a leading light in the firms specialist private client team, your role will be to take on a caseload of clients, assist with the day to day running of the team and be at the forefront of its continued development.

The team manages myriad high-net-worth private client matters (including wills, probate, trusts, taxes and estates, powers of attorney, etc.) as well as matters involving business, agriculture and foreign asset issues.

You’ll play an integral part in the development and success of the wider team. You’ll be able to work autonomously with no supervision, ably supported by the wider team. It is expected you will take a leading role in the team, second only to the Head of Department.

Salary and benefits will be in line with your expertise with a guideline for salary of up to £65k.

Apply today or contact Carl Ryan for more information.