Private Client Solicitor

SaccoMann; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their high-performing team. The role involves providing legal advice on Wills, Estates, Trusts, and Estate Planning while supervising junior members. Ideal candidates will have 6+ PQE and strong knowledge in private client matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitors with 6+ PQE or experienced fee earners.
• Strong knowledge in Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on private client matters.
• Supervise and support junior team members.
• Manage caseload of Wills, Estates, Trusts, and Estate Planning.

Skills

Wills

Trusts

Probate

Estate Planning

Tax Planning

Asset Protection

Education

STEP Qualification

Job description

Are you a Private Client solicitor looking to work for a high performing team at a growing firm? Sacco Mann are working with a commercially focused firm with a strong presence in the North East market. The firm boast modern offices based in the heart of Newcastle City Centre, and due to expansion of the Private Client team, the firm are looking for an experienced Solicitor to join them in their successful team!

You will play an integral role in providing comprehensive legal advice to both new and existing clients on a range of private client matters, along with growing the firms network through marketing and Business Development activities. Your caseload will consist of Wills, Administration of Estates, LPAs, Trusts, and Estate Planning. You will be a trusted advisor to clients and will offer guidance during the probate and estate administration processes, including drafting documents including Legal Statements, HMRC forms, Deeds of Variation, Assets, Assignments, Asset Transfer forms, and R185 forms.

As a Senior member of the department, you will supervise and support junior team members as and when required. Therefore, the ability to meet demands and balance workload is essential.

The firm are wanting to speak with qualified solicitors with 6+ PQE, or experienced fee earners with a similar and strong track record in a Private Client department. You will have strong knowledge in Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning, Tax Planning and Asset protection. Ideally you will be STEP qualified, however this is not essential.

If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor role in Newcastle 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. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.