Private Client Solicitor

NPA Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus £1,000

Travel loan

Private medical insurance

Death in service

Income protection

Dental scheme discount

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

NPA Recruit is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in London to join a team handling wills, probate, estate planning and trusts. The role offers flexibility with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, and a base salary of £65K–£80K DOE in a central London setting.

Successful candidate will have 5+ years PQE, with experience across private client matters and an ability to manage estates and related tax planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in private client law.
• Qualified solicitor with solid private client experience.
• Experience with wills, probate, trusts and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on private client matters including wills, probate, estates and trusts.
• Draft and review wills, executors' documents, deeds of variation, and estate forms.
• Assist in tax planning to minimise inheritance tax liabilities.
• Manage estates: grants of probate, asset collection, debts and distributions.
• Represent clients in contested will and probate matters and trust disputes.
• Maintain client records with data protection and confidentiality.
• Stay updated on private client law changes and communicate updates.
• Develop client relationships and provide regular updates throughout matters.
• Collaborate with tax advisors and financial planners for comprehensive solutions.
• Attend networking events to build reputation in private client sector.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills & Estates

Probate

Estate Planning

Client Counseling

Education

PQE 5 years

Job description

Role - Private Client Solicitor

Financials - £65K to £80K Base DOE

Location - London

Our client, centrally located in London and conveniently situated within a 5-10 minute walk of Buckingham Palace, is seeking to recruit a dedicated individual to join their team. The firm, while not a general practice, focuses on multiple areas of law including Financial, Corporate, Property, and Private Client matters.

Experience

The client will consider applications from qualified solicitors with a minimum of 5 year demonstrable PQE.

The working arrangement offers flexibility, with the option to work 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely from home. Additionally, employees can benefit from a travel loan, private medical insurance, and death in service benefits. Other benefits include income protection, access to a discounted dental scheme, and eligibility for the company bonus scheme.

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on a range of private client matters, including wills, probate, estate planning, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• 2. Draft and review legal documents such as wills, executors' documents, deeds of variation, and estate administration forms.
• 3. Assist clients in the preparation of tax planning strategies to minimise inheritance tax liabilities.
• 4. Manage and administer estates, including obtaining grants of probate, collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing inheritances.
• 5. Represent clients in court proceedings related to contested wills, probate disputes, and trust litigation.
• 6. Maintain accurate and detailed client records, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality regulations.
• 7. Stay up-to-date with changes in legislation and regulations affecting private client law, and update clients accordingly.
• 8. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing regular updates and communicating effectively throughout the legal process.
• 9. Collaborate with other legal professionals, such as tax advisors and financial planners, to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.
• 10. Attend networking events and seminars to expand professional knowledge and build a strong reputation in the private client law sector.

Why NPA Recruit?

The successful candidate for the specified position shall be entitled to receive a one-time payment of £1000 as a signing bonus, funded solely by NPA Recruit LTD. This payment shall be disbursed to the candidate within 14 days from the date of their commencement of new employment, subject to the agreed upon terms and conditions.