Private Client Solicitor - Wills, Trusts & Estates (Hybrid)

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

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.