Probate Solicitor

Pathway Careers Ltd; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Legal is working with an established Belfast law firm to recruit a Private Client Solicitor, handling Wills, Probate, Trusts and estate planning. The role offers hybrid working and flexibility for either full-time or part-time engagement.

The firm seeks candidates with experience advising business owners, directors and high-net-worth individuals on personal wealth and succession planning, with a strong client-care focus and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Private Client law

Wills & Probate

Trusts & estate planning

Succession planning

Client care

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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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