Private Client Solicitor/FCilex – Full Time / Part Time (Buckingham)

Healdlaw Limited; Buckingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

26 days holiday per year

Death in service

Pension scheme with employer 4%

Job summary

Heald Solicitors in Buckingham is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a busy Private Client team. The role covers Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Tax Planning, LPAs and Court of Protection matters.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ PQE as a Solicitor or be a CILEX Fellow, with experience across Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts. STEP is a plus. The firm offers 26 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience across Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, preparing and executing Wills and Codicils.
• Advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Handling Probate applications, Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration, and full estate administration.
• Advising on and administering Trusts, including lifetime trusts and post death arrangements.
• Providing inheritance tax, capital gains tax and general estate planning advice.
• Supporting and advising elderly clients in a sensitive and professional manner.
• Maintaining excellent client care and communication, ensuring all work complies with regulatory and firm standards.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and maintaining strong referrer relationships.

Skills

Independent caseload management

Strong communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Solicitor

CILEX Fellows

Job description

Private Client Solicitor/FCilex – Full Time / Part Time (Buckingham)

We are seeking a committed and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our well‑established and busy Private Client team. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Tax Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, preparing and executing Wills and Codicils.
• Advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Handling Probate applications, Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration, and full estate administration.
• Advising on and administering Trusts, including lifetime trusts and post death arrangements.
• Providing inheritance tax, capital gains tax and general estate planning advice.
• Supporting and advising elderly clients in a sensitive and professional manner.
• Maintaining excellent client care and communication, ensuring all work complies with regulatory and firm standards.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and maintaining strong referrer relationships.

Candidate Attributes

• Qualified Solicitor (ideally 5+ PQE) or CILEX Fellows.
• Experience across a broad range of Private Client matters including Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts.
• STEP qualification beneficial but not essential
• Experience of HNW clients.
• Strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and a client focused approach.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support junior members of the team with training needs
• A supportive and progressive working environment
• Career development opportunities within a growing practice
• The chance to contribute meaningfully to a much valued Private Client team
• Work within a respected local office with the backing of a wider, modern law firm
• 26 days paid holiday per year.
• Private medical insurance

Location

Buckingham (Chandler Ray Solicitors Office)

Working Hours

This is a Full Time role.

This is a Full Time role, although Part Time would be considered.

Benefits at Heald Solicitors include a competitive salary, ample holiday, private healthcare, death in service and a generous bonus scheme. At Heald Solicitors, flexible working comes as standard. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and value individuals for their skills, potential and what they can bring to the firm.

• Death in service
• Employee health insurance
• Discounted membership for family members
• 26 days holiday per year
• Discounted conveyancing and legal services eg wills and family trusts
• A pension scheme with employer contributions of 4%

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