Private Client Solicitor, Belfast Practice

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Abacus Careers is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor in Belfast on behalf of a highly regarded commercial law practice. You will join a high-performing private client team, handling wills, estates and capacity work while liaising with accountants, tax advisers and wealth managers.

You will manage a varied workload, work autonomously yet collaboratively within an established team, and benefit from hybrid/flexible arrangements and strong career progression.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in private client work, including wills, estate administration and capacity law.
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage matters autonomously while contributing to a team.
• Excellent organisational, communication and client-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills (simple and complex) and trusts
• Administration of estates (testate and intestate) including IHT forms
• Liaising with asset holders and professional advisers
• Preparing estate accounts and advising on IHT, NRB and RNRB allowances
• Advising on Enduring Powers of Attorney and registration processes
• Handling Controllership applications before OCP and High Court
• Providing tailored advice across private client matters

Skills

Private client experience

Wills & trusts

Estate administration

Capacity law

Autonomous work

Attention to detail

Client care

Strong communication

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification (UK)

STEP qualification (desirable)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor, Belfast

Abacus is recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded commercial law practice. The Partners are keen to appoint a Private Client Solicitor to support the growth of the Private Client department.

You will join a high-performing PC team and manage a high?quality workstream and access a variety of highly established interactions with various professional firms e.g. accountants, tax advisers, wealth management etc.

The Role:

• Drafting wills (simple and complex), trusts, letters of wishes, and succession planning advice


• Administration of estates (testate and intestate), including preparation of IHT205 and IHT400 forms


• Liaising with asset holders and professional advisers


• Preparing estate accounts and advising on IHT, NRB, and RNRB allowances


• Advising on Enduring Powers of Attorney and assisting with registration processes


• Controllership applications before the Office of Care and Protection (OCP) and the High Court


• Providing tailored advice across a broad range of private client matters.

The Person:

Abacus is keen to identify solid experience of private client work, including wills, trusts, estate administration, and capacity law. Along with:

• Strong technical ability and attention to detail


• The ability to manage matters autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment


• Excellent organisational, communication, and client-care skills


• A proactive approach and interest in building professional relationships


• STEP qualification (completed or in progress) is advantageous but not essential.

The Reward:

• High-quality, varied work with a strong pipeline of instructions


• Established referral network and supportive team structure


• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements


• Clear opportunities for career development and progression.

Abacus has been hiring the best legal talent for 20 years, from Partner to Paralegal across Practice & In-House. We have helped shape the careers of 1000s of legal and finance professionals since 2003 and helped 100s relocate back to Northern Ireland.