Private Client Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Leeds or Manchester. The role involves advising clients on trusts, estate planning, and tax-saving strategies. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years PQE in private client law and strong communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in private client law.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines.
• Proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advising on and setting up trusts to manage assets.
• Helping clients plan for estate distribution and minimize taxes.
• Drafting documents for decision-making in incapacity.
• Offering advice on tax-saving strategies.
• Resolving disputes over estates, wills, or trusts.
• Assisting elderly clients with legal matters.
• Advising on asset protection for significant wealth.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Client-focused approach

Education

2+ years PQE in private client law

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 ranked firm who are looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Leeds or Manchester.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on and setting up trusts to manage assets for beneficiaries.
• Helping clients plan for the distribution of their estate and minimize taxes.
• Drafting documents for clients to appoint someone to make decisions on their behalf if they are unable to.
• Offering advice on tax-saving strategies, such as inheritance tax planning.
• Resolving disputes between family members over estates, wills, or trusts.
• Assisting elderly clients with legal matters related to long-term care and managing their assets.
• Advising on protecting assets, especially for those with significant wealth.

The successful candidate:

• 2 + years PQE in private client law.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines.

• A proactive and client-focused approach.

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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