Private Client Solicitor

Sacco Mann; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established legal practice in Middlesbrough is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to lead their team. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality legal advice in estate planning, wills, and probate matters while fostering a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and commercial awareness, with opportunities for partnership for those who excel. With a flexible approach to working, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in a friendly and dynamic setting. If you're passionate about client care and legal excellence, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Private Client team and provide legal advice on estate planning.
• Manage non-contentious probate matters and Inheritance Act claims.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Commercial Awareness

Business Development Skills

Estate Planning

Drafting Wills

Handling Non-Contentious Probate Matters

Inheritance Act Claims

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

STEP Qualification

Job description

A fantastic new role has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to lead the Private Client team of this friendly and supportive Middlesbrough based practice. Our client has a significant presence in the North Yorkshire and Teesside legal market and is well regarded for the high-quality work they produce with a big focus on client care.

Working alongside the wider team, you will provide legal advice and assistance in areas such as estate planning, drafting wills, trusts and ancillary documents, handling non-contentious probate matters, Inheritance Act claims, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

In addition to your technical ability, you will have strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and softer skills around managing a team. You may not already be experienced in managing a team but have the attributes to be able to do this in the next couple of years. There are also Partnership prospects for the right candidate.

Our client envisages the successful candidate will have at least 5 years PQE; however, you could be much more experienced and still encouraged to apply. Those qualified with STEP is an advantage, but not essential. You will have great commercial awareness and come with strong business development skills.

Whilst the firm is based in Middlesbrough, they do offer the flexibility to combine home and office working. This is a great opportunity to join an established team and push your career forward.

If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor role in Middlesbrough, then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.