Private Client Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive

SaccoMann; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished law firm in Nottingham is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. The ideal candidate will manage and supervise a range of estate administrations, focusing on high-net-worth clients and complex cases. This role offers excellent career development within a supportive team recognized for its expertise. The firm values flexibility, professional growth, and commitment to high-quality legal services.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Support for professional development

Involvement in business development initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in trusts, estates, and tax law.
• Ability to manage complex high net worth cases.
• Strong proficiency in drafting estate planning reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of diverse estates and supervise team members.
• Advise clients on complex Private Client issues.
• Develop departmental capabilities through business initiatives.

Skills

Trusts and estates law expertise

Supervision of estate administrations

Drafting estate planning reports

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Education

8-15 years' PQE or equivalent

STEP membership or willingness to pursue

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sacco Mann is recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a distinguished team based in Nottingham. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced candidate to work within a well-regarded department specialising in high-net-worth clients. As a Managing Associate in the Trusts, Estates and Tax team, you will be responsible for progressing and supervising the administration of a diverse range of estates, including taxable, non-taxable, family dispute settlements and estates with business or agricultural assets. You will work alongside a team of specialists, advising on a range of Private Client matters, with a significant focus on high-value and complex cases, including international estates and trust arrangements. Your role will also involve drafting estate planning reports, working with land and business owners, and contributing to the development of the department through supervisory and business development activities.

• 8-15 years' PQE or equivalent experience in trusts, estates, and tax law
• Experience in managing and supervising estate administrations, including complex and high net worth cases
• Background in estate planning, with experience working with business owners and landowners
• Proficiency in drafting estate planning reports and advising on trusts and tax issues
• STEP membership or a desire to undertake STEP qualifications
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of industry standards
• Proven case management and financial management skills
• Excellent IT skills, including case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Self-starting, personable, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively

This role offers an excellent chance to develop your career within a reputable team recognised for its consistency and expertise. You will benefit from working on high-quality instructions alongside leading professionals, with support for professional development, supervisory responsibilities, and involvement in business development initiatives. The firm promotes a flexible working environment and values individuals who embody its core principles, providing a highly rewarding career pathway in the trust and estates sector.