Senior Private Client Lead - Estates & Trusts | Hybrid

Austen Lloyd Legal Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top-Tier Legal 500 & Chambers-Ranked Law Firm in Leicester seeks an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its thriving Private Client team. You will manage a varied caseload for high-net-worth individuals, estates, trusts and vulnerable clients, taking a leading role in developing the department.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PQE, strong technical expertise in wills, probate, trusts, tax planning and estate administration, and STEP qualification or a clear plan to achieve

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in private client law (Leicester/QC desirable).
• Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, and estate administration.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients.
• STEP qualification or pursuit.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-care skills.
• Compassionate and professional involving vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters (wills, wills powers of attorney, estates, trusts).
• Advise on inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Handle Court of Protection applications.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills & Trusts

Estate Planning

High-net-worth Clients

Mentoring

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Top-Tier Legal 500 & Chambers-Ranked Law Firm in Leicester seeks an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its thriving Private Client team. You will manage a varied caseload for high-net-worth individuals, estates, trusts and vulnerable clients, taking a leading role in developing the department.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PQE, strong technical expertise in wills, probate, trusts, tax planning and estate administration, and STEP qualification or a clear plan to achieve