Solicitor

Tees; Royston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated legal professional to join their esteemed private client team. This role entails providing exceptional legal services tailored to a diverse clientele, including those from farming backgrounds. You will manage a varied caseload, ensuring high-quality advice in areas such as wills, trusts, and tax planning. With a commitment to professional development and community engagement, this firm offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a difference. If you're ambitious and eager to contribute to a better future for clients, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Birthday Holiday

25 Days Annual Leave

Compassionate Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension

Discounted Legal Services

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in providing legal services, especially in wills and trusts.
• Experience in managing client portfolios and delivering proactive legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored legal services, managing a portfolio of clients.
• Draft wills, prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney, and advise on tax planning.

Skills

Legal Advice

Client Management

Wills and Trusts

Tax Planning

Estate Administration

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course

Tools

Legal Technology

Job description

Tees is a Top 200 UK law firm with 400 staff across six offices. We provide expert legal services and independent financial advice to individuals, businesses, charities, schools, and national corporations. Founded in 1913, we have grown from a traditional family firm with strong roots. Our vision is to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, offering straightforward, long-term solutions with empathy and honesty. We aim to create a better future for our clients, drawing on our extensive experience to anticipate their needs.

The Department

Our specialist private client team is renowned for advising on wills, wealth protection, capital tax planning, complex estate administration, trusts, and elderly client matters. We also offer high-quality advice on family matters, litigation, property, and commercial issues.

The Role

Provide tailored legal services to a range of clients, including those from farming backgrounds. Manage a portfolio of clients, anticipating their needs in wills, trusts, tax planning, and probate.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, proactive legal advice.
• Manage a mixed caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Achieve fee targets and assist team members in doing so.
• Deliver cost-efficient legal services using technology.
• Enhance the firm's reputation through professional and community activities.
• Participate in marketing initiatives and events.
• Assist senior lawyers and develop your own client portfolio.

Private Client Services

• Drafting wills.
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising on Deputyships and Court of Protection applications.
• Advising on basic Inheritance Tax Planning.
• Administering estates, including intestacy, with minimal supervision.
• Supporting senior team members and managing their cases during absences.
• Keeping up to date with developments in Private Client law.

Other Information

• Attractive salary and discretionary payments.
• Birthday holiday and 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Compassionate leave and employee assistance programme.
• Contributory pension, discounted legal and financial services.
• Life assurance, permanent health insurance, and interest-free travel loans.
• Cycle to work scheme, eye care, and access to a discount platform.
• Discounted gym membership and social events.
• Professional memberships and development opportunities.
• Volunteer Day leave and involvement in firm initiatives like the Tees Better Future Fund and ESG project.

If you are ambitious and driven, and want to work with a firm focused on creating a better future for our clients, we offer a blended working schedule to support your commitments. We value diversity and inclusion, believing it leads to a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives enhance problem-solving and decision-making, enabling us to better serve our clients and make a positive impact.