SENIOR LIFE PLANNING/PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Guest Walker & Co. Solicitors; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established solicitors' firm in the heart of York is seeking a Senior Life Planning/Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive. This role offers a fantastic work/life balance and the chance to manage your own caseload, working closely with clients to deliver tailored legal solutions. You'll join a friendly, team-oriented environment where your contributions will help shape the firm's growth. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive atmosphere, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious legal professional looking to make a significant impact in a thriving practice.

Benefits

Tax-free bonus scheme

Organised social and team events

Career prospects

Great location in central York

Professional Development

Discounts on legal costs

Enhanced annual leave during holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years post-qualification experience as a solicitor or legal executive.
• Experience managing private client work including Wills, LPAs, estates, and trusts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload with autonomy and client interaction.
• Draft and review legal documents while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Legal Document Drafting

Team Collaboration

Ethical Standards

Property Law Knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

SENIOR LIFE PLANNING/PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Guest Walker is a well-established solicitors’ firm based in a sought-after city centre location in the heart of York. We have grown considerably over the last few years and are looking for a senior fee earner to join our busy private client/life planning department. Working with us in York offers a great work/life balance in a friendly team-orientated environment.

We are looking for a senior fee earner, 8+ years post qualified.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse caseload with a high level of autonomy
• Working closely with clients to understand their requirements
• Running your own Wills, LPAs, estate administration and trust files and expanding the existing client base
• Contributing to the firm’s business development and strategic objectives
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents with meticulous attention to detail
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal standards and regulations
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and contacts, offering tailored advice and solutions

Qualifications and skills:

• A qualified solicitor or legal executive with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience of managing your own caseload in all aspects of private client work including Wills, LPAs, estates and trusts
• Experience of dealing with a high net worth caseload including complex estates and trusts
• Willingness to work as part of an experienced friendly team
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards
• Desire for long-term stability and contributing to the firm’s growth
• Experience in property law would be preferred but not essential
• STEP membership would be welcomed but not essential
• The successful candidate should be professional, organised, competent, enthusiastic and ambitious

The ideal candidate would work full time.

Benefits:

• A tax-free bonus scheme
• Organised social and team events
• Genuine career prospects for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work in a great location in central York
• Professional Development
• Discounts on legal costs within the firm
• Enhanced annual leave over the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

If you think this opportunity fits your career aspirations, please contact our Practice Manager Alice McLuckie at [e-mail] with your CV and covering letter.