Private Client Solicitor

SaccoMann; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Hybrid working model

25 days' annual leave

Discounted gym memberships

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

SaccoMann is seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor with 2–6 years' PQE to join their esteemed law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves drafting bespoke Wills, advising on estate planning, and managing client relationships. You will work in a supportive team environment, handling complex matters while contributing to business development.

The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities, alongside a range of employee benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years' PQE within Private Client required.
• Strong technical knowledge in Wills and Trusts is essential.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Draft bespoke Wills and advise on trust and estate planning.
• Manage high-value estates and complex client relationships.
• Liaise with accountants and financial planners for compliance matters.

Skills

Advising high-net-worth individuals

Communication skills

Estate planning

Trusts administration

Education

2–6 years' PQE in Private Client

STEP qualification

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a talented Private Client Solicitor (2–6 years' PQE) to join a highly regarded and ambitious law firm with an exceptional reputation in private wealth matters.

The firm advises an established high‑net‑worth client base, including business owners, entrepreneurs, trustees and multi‑generational families, on a broad range of sophisticated estate planning, succession and wealth planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to accelerate their career through exposure to first‑class work, a genuinely supportive team culture and clear progression opportunities. You will work closely with experienced Partners on complex and high‑value matters while managing your own varied caseload and developing your own client relationships.

The Role

• Drafting bespoke Wills, including complex trust structures and succession planning arrangements
• Advising on inheritance tax planning, wealth preservation and estate planning strategies
• Business succession planning for entrepreneurs and family businesses
• Advising on cross‑border estate planning and international succession matters
• Creating, restructuring and administering Trusts, together with ongoing trustee advisory work
• Advising on and administering high‑value estates, including those containing business interests and overseas assets
• Preparing Deeds of Variation and advising beneficiaries on succession planning matters
• Taking instructions and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Liaising with accountants, tax advisers, investment managers and financial planners
• Managing HMRC compliance matters alongside external advisers
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development

About You

• 2–6 years' PQE within Private Client
• Ideally experience of advising high‑net‑worth individuals, families and business owners
• Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Trusts, estate planning and estate administration
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to explain complex legal and tax matters clearly and pragmatically
• STEP qualification, or progress towards STEP, would be advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Hybrid working model – 2 days in the office and 3 days from home
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Discounted gym memberships and wellbeing benefits
• Discounted parking
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Genuine long‑term progression opportunities within a growing team
• Additional lifestyle, retail and employee benefits