Senior Private Client Solicitor - Estates, Wills & Trusts

2i Recruit Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Modern IT systems

Administrative support

Job summary

An ambitious and well-regarded regional law firm is seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to play a key role in the continued growth of its highly regarded Private Client Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor or authorised Chartered Legal Executive seeking high-quality work, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing department.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Strong knowledge of trusts, estate planning, inheritance tax, probate, lasting powers of attorney, and Court of Protection.
• Ability to independently manage complex matters.
• Strong client relationship and business development abilities.
• Experience supervising junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Draft complex Wills and trust documentation.
• Advise on Inheritance Tax mitigation strategies.
• Create and administer lifetime and testamentary trusts.
• Deal with complex estate administrations.
• Advise executors, trustees and beneficiaries.
• Handle Court of Protection and Deputyship matters.
• Supervise junior solicitors, legal executives and support staff.
• Assist with business development and networking.
• Build relationships with financial advisers, accountants and other professional referrers.
• Produce articles, seminars and marketing content to support the department's continued growth.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship building

Team supervision

Business development

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

An ambitious and well-regarded regional law firm is seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to play a key role in the continued growth of its highly regarded Private Client Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor or authorised Chartered Legal Executive seeking high-quality work, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing department.