Private Client Solicitor

MFK Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Law Firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Private Client Solicitor to manage probate matters, including non-taxable estates and ancillary tasks like trust setups. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with over 3 years of experience in private client work. Strong business development and communication skills are essential. This role offers a chance to support the growth of the Private Client Department.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in Private Client work.
• STEP qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle own caseload of private client files focusing on probate matters.
• Support Directors in growing and developing the department.

Skills

Effective business development abilities

Excellent drafting and writing skills

Strong communication skills

Strong technical knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

MFK Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a leading Law Firm.

The firm has experienced consistent growth, and is now again looking for the right person to join their already sizable Private Client Department.

You will be in charge of handling your own caseload of private client files, primarily focusing on probate matters, which will include:

• Non-taxable estates
• Taxable estates
• Ancillary tasks (such as assents, registering life interest trusts, setting up and dissolving trusts, and deeds of variation)

Additionally, you will support the Directors in growing and developing the department as required.

The perfect Private Client Solicitor candidate will be:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years PQE in Private Client work
• Effective business development abilities
• Excellent drafting, writing, and communication skills, with strong technical knowledge
• STEP qualification preferred but not essential