Senior Solicitor (Private cleint) Remote

Senior Solicitor (Private Client) Remote; Shrewsbury; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal firm seeks a Senior Solicitor (Private Client) for a fully remote position. The role involves managing a varied caseload and providing high-quality legal advice on issues such as wills, trusts, and estate administration. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years PQE and strong expertise in legal drafting and trust matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in private client practice.
• Strong knowledge in wills, tax, estate planning, and probate.
• Ability to manage caseloads independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise and manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Draft and review legal instruments.
• Oversee residential conveyancing matters.

Skills

Trusts knowledge

Legal drafting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Case management systems

Digital document platforms

Job description

We are a progressive legal firm with a well-established presence across the South of England and South Wales. We are currently conducting a confidential search for a Senior Solicitor (Private Client) to join our team. This is a fully remote position. The successful candidate will take on a leading role in the delivery of high-quality legal advice and documents to colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advise on and manage a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, estate administration, and especially lifetime trusts and will trusts.
2. Draft and review legal instruments such as lifetime trust deeds, deeds of variation, and declarations of trust.
3. Oversee residential conveyancing matters related to settling residential properties into wills and lifetime trusts.
4. Support training and development as required.

Candidate Requirements

1. Minimum of 5 years PQE in private client practice, with experience in wills, tax, estate planning, and probate.
2. Strong knowledge of trusts, especially in creation, administration, and variation.
3. Expertise in legal drafting of wills, lifetime trusts, and estate planning structures.
4. Ability to manage caseloads independently and efficiently with excellent attention to detail.
5. Familiarity with case management systems and digital document platforms.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.