Solicitor

Candour Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in the South of England seeks a qualified professional for their Wills & Estates team. You will manage complex tax and estate work, advising high net worth individuals. Candidates should have over three years PQE, experience in estate planning, and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and significant autonomy, alongside opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Death in Service Benefit equivalent to 3 times annual basic salary

Discounted Private Medical Care

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Legal Services

Staff Profit Related Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Three years PQE or more in private client work.
• Strong academic background in related legal fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private client work including estate planning and probate.
• Advise clients on estate administration and tax planning.

Skills

Experience dealing with high net worth individuals

Knowledge in Wills, Probate & Estate planning

Business development skills

Leadership skills

Job description

A well respected Legal 500 firm are looking to expand their Wills & Estates team in the South of England. Working collaboratively with the existing team, you will be an integral part of the firm’s growth plans and have the opportunity to build your own profile.

Opportunity

• You will work alongside City trained and recognised individuals for private client work dealing with complex tax, trusts and estate work.
• You will assist individuals and providing advice on estate administration, tax planning, powers of attorney, trusts, wills and wealth management and succession.
• Managing a caseload of private client work to include wealth preservation, estate planning, probate and tax.
• Advising a variety of clients with regards to their personal wealth and business interests, including high net worth matters.

Candidate Requirements

• Three years PQE +.
• Experience dealing with high net worth individuals, estate planning and complex tax issues.
• Strong academic background with knowledge and experience in Wills, Probate & Estate planning matters having worked previously at a City or Regional firm.
• Confident to undertake business development and have the necessary leadership skills to take the firm’s offering to the next phase in its growth.

The firm is offering a competitive salary and real autonomy.

Benefits

• Death in Service Benefit equivalent to 3 times annual basic salary.
• Discounted Private Medical Care.
• Childcare Voucher Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted Legal Services.
• Staff Profit Related Bonus Scheme.