Private Client (Wills, Probate & Elderly Client Advice) - 3+ yrs' PQE

Actis Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the North West is seeking a motivated solicitor to join their private client team. The role involves advising on wills, estate management, and tax liabilities, with a focus on work/life balance and flexible working arrangements. A competitive salary of £40,000 - £52,000 is offered, along with compliance in professional standards.

Qualifications

• Solicitor or CiLEX with not less than 3 yrs' PQE.
• Experience in private client services.
• Ability to manage estate and wealth protection measures.

Responsibilities

• Engaged in the full spectrum of private client services.
• Advising on trusts and estate management.
• Obtaining Grants and administering Estates.

Skills

Advising on and preparing Wills

Estate & wealth protection measures

Assessing estates on potential tax liabilities

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Trust administration

Job description

Overview

A new opportunity has arisen in this profitable and professionally managed, full-service law firm.

The private client team is well established and offers a wealth of expertise across all areas. For many years, it has acted for wealthy clients with family trusts & inherited wealth, as well as private individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs and SME business owners.

Working as part of a talented and friendly team, a new opportunity has arisen requiring a solicitor or CiLEX with not less than 3 yrs' PQE. You will be engaged in the full spectrum of private client services and advising on instructions which require estate and wealth protection measures.

We would be delighted to hear from private client specialists experienced in:

• Advising on and preparing Wills
• Assessing estates on potential tax liabilities
• Estate & wealth protection measures
• Obtaining Grants and administering Estates
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Living Wills and Letters of Wishes
• Lifetime gifts and tax issues
• Elderly Client Advice
• Trusts administration
• Advising trustees
• Court of Protection advice and applications

The quality of work is excellent in a firm that nurtures a sensible approach to work/life balance. As well as attractive remuneration packages including a host of benefits, the firm provides autonomy and flexibility.

Applications welcome from those looking for part-time. The firm supports flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.

Job Details

Salary: £40,000 - £52,000

Location: All North West, Cheshire, Greater Manchester

Areas of Law: Private Client/Wills and Probate, Tax

Job Type: Permanent

Level: 0-2 years qualified, 2-4 years qualified, 4-6 years qualified, 6 years plus

Sector: Private practice

0345 300 3577