Senior Private Client Solicitor/Partner - 5+PQE - Newcastle - Top Legal 500 North East Firm

QED Legal LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North East firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage diverse caseloads including Wills, trusts, and probate administration. With minimum 5 years of experience required, the role offers competitive salary, benefits package, and an option for hybrid working. Ideal for those looking to progress in their career, potentially to a partnership level.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual appraisals

Comprehensive benefits package

Own office space

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience handling private client matters.
• Profound knowledge of private client law including wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning.
• Previous supervisory or training experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload encompassing Wills, estate administration, LPAs, trusts, and estate planning.
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as Wills, trusts, LPAs, and associated paperwork.
• Provide expert guidance to clients throughout probate and estate administration.

Skills

Private client law

Wills and estate administration

Trusts

Probate

Tax planning

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor - Newcastle

Experience Level: 5+ PQE to Partner Level

QED Legal are excited to have teamed up with a leading North East firm who are looking for a Senior Private Client Lawyer to join their growing team.

You will be joining a strong team of 14 people, with 3 existing Partners in the department.

This is a unique opportunity for somebody who is keen to progress and who is looking for that next step in their career, whether that be to Partnership.

The Role:

As a Senior Private Client Solicitor, you'll manage a diverse caseload encompassing Wills, estate administration, LPAs, trusts, and estate planning. Being able to handle and deal with more complex matters would be beneficial.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and drafting of legal documents such as Wills, trusts, LPAs, and associated paperwork.
• Expert guidance to clients throughout probate and estate administration, including drafting legal statements, HMRC forms, deeds, and asset transfer documentation.
• Supervision and support of junior team members.
• Active participation in business development initiatives.

Requirements:

We're seeking a qualified Solicitor or experienced fee earner with:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience handling private client matters.
• Profound knowledge of private client law, encompassing wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax planning, and asset protection.
• Previous supervisory or training experience is advantageous.
• Ideally, membership in STEP, though not essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual appraisals
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Own office space
• Hybrid working

This is an opportunity which is likely to go quickly so if you are interested apply today or for a confidenital chat to discuss the role in more detail please do reach out to Beth at QED Legal on the details provided.