Probate Solicitor

Pathway Careers Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Belfast base

Flexible FT/PT hours

Job summary

Pathway Legal in Belfast is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its team. The role covers Wills, Probate, Trusts and estate planning, with emphasis on advising business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

Hybrid working and flexible hours are available, with options for full-time or part-time candidates. The successful solicitor will manage matters independently or within a supportive team, build client relationships, and work with other advisers on complex wealth planning and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Private Client law.
• Experience in Wills, Probate, Trusts and estate planning.
• Strong succession planning and client-care skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on wills and estate planning.
• Manage probate and administration of estates.
• Assist with trusts, inheritance tax and wealth planning.
• Build relationships with clients and professional advisers.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Probate Solicitor, Belfast, £Neg

Overview

Pathway Legal is working with an established Belfast law firm seeking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts and estate planning who is looking to develop their career within a supportive private client practice.

The firm is particularly interested in candidates who have experience advising business owners, directors, shareholders and high-net-worth individuals, particularly where their personal and family wealth planning overlaps with their business interests.

The firm is open in terms of level of seniority and will consider both full-time and part-time candidates. Hybrid working is also available, with flexibility for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on Wills and estate planning
• Probate and administration of estates
• Trusts and succession planning
• Inheritance tax and related tax considerations
• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families
• Advising business owners, directors and shareholders on personal estate and succession planning
• Handling matters involving family and owner-managed businesses, shareholdings and succession considerations
• Developing strong relationships with clients and other professional advisers

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Private Client law
• Experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts and estate planning
• Good understanding of succession planning
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively within a team
• Excellent attention to detail

Experience advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners or clients with more complex succession and wealth planning requirements would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Belfast-based opportunity
• Hybrid working available
• Full-time or part-time hours considered
• Flexibility for the right candidate
• High-quality Private Client work
• Exposure to complex estate and succession planning matters
• Opportunity to advise high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity suitable for candidates at different levels of seniority

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