Senior Private Client Solicitor - 6+

QED Legal; Manchester, Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their well-established private client department. The successful candidate will manage high-net-worth clients' needs, focusing on estate planning, trusts, and tax advice. This role offers competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

25 days holidays + birthday

Volunteering Day

2 Christmas days shut down

5% match pension

Health insurance

Social Committees

Agile working – 2 days WFH

Supportive environment

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years post-qualifying experience in private client matters.
• Experienced with caseload including Probate, Wills, Trusts.
• Accreditations like STEP or SFE are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload for high-net-worth clients.
• Handle Probate and Administration of Estates.
• Provide tailored advice on tax implications for trusts and estates.

Skills

Probate

Wills

Trusts

Inheritance Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Education

Qualified Solicitor

STEP or SFE accreditation

Job description

SENIOR PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR
CHELMSFORD, ESSEX
£65,000 - £80,000


QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for anSeniorPrivate Client Solicitorto join a well-established and highly reputable law firm in Chelmsford, Essex.


You will be given the opportunity to work for one of the largest and well-respect private client departments regionally, ranked in Legal 500.


The successful candidate will join this top law firm, working with HNW client base which has been built upon for decades.


The ideal candidatemust:

• Have 6+ years post-qualifying, in relevant area of practise
• Be experienced with handling a caseload including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax.
• Desirablequalities:A private client specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal

Benefits include:

• 25 days holidays + birthday
• Volunteering Day
• 2 Christmas days shut down
• 5% match pension
• Health insurance
• Social Committees
• Agile working – 2 days WFH
• Supportive environment
• Development opportunities

If you believe you match the requirements to this role, orknow someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts.

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LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaharoberts/

Or by applying to this vacancy.

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