Private Client Solicitor

G2legal

Chichester

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days per year

Westfield Health membership

Comprehensive well-being initiatives

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Associate in a Tier 1 Private Client Advisory team in Chichester, offering hybrid work options. Join a collaborative environment focused on advising high-net-worth individuals on estate and succession planning, with a strong emphasis on team integration and personal empathy.

Qualifications

Over 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
Experience in advising on complex wills and trusts.
Familiarity with tax planning and estate administration.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on legal and tax aspects of estate planning.
Manage complex wills, trusts and estate administration.
Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Financial Discipline

Business Development

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join a highly regarded Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked Private Client Advisory team based in Chichester, with hybrid working options available. This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative and high-performing team advising high-net-worth individuals and families.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will provide expert guidance to clients on the following areas:

Legal and tax aspects of estate and succession planning
Trusts created during a lifetime or by will
Tax planning, estate administration, and post-death planning

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

A strong background in advising on and managing complex wills, probate, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorney and estate administration
Experience in lifetime inheritance tax (IHT) planning and the taxation and administration of trusts
Exceptional financial discipline and the ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and external professionals
Empathy and compassion to guide clients through personal and challenging circumstances
Experience in supervising and mentoring junior team members
A passion for business development and building client relationships
Familiarity with the private client markets in West Sussex or Hampshire (desirable, but not essential)

This role is ideally suited to a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with over 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)

This role comes with a competitive benefits package, including:

25 days of annual leave as standard, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional hours
Flexible and generous pension schemes
Two paid volunteering days per year to support a cause of your choice
Westfield Health membership offering medical service refunds and access to Aviva Digital GP services
Comprehensive well-being initiatives to support your mental health and work-life balance
Hybrid working options through the “Flexible by Choice” program, tailored to role and team requirements

Why Join?

This firm fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where colleagues can flourish. It has been recognised among the Best Workplaces for Well-being for Large Organisations for 2024. The company’s dedication to social responsibility and community investment ensures a positive impact on its people, clients and the environment.

Additional Information

All applicants must complete a thorough pre-employment screening process, which includes eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks. The screening process complies fully with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

How to Apply