Wills and Probate Senior Solicitor

TieTalent; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Wales is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to lead its Private Client team. This hybrid role, based in Cardiff, offers opportunities for growth and involves client relationship management and networking. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience in Wills and Probate, with a focus on business development and a collaborative practice environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured bonus

Generous holiday entitlement

Eye care and private medical insurance

Auto-enrolled pension

Qualifications

• At least 7 years PQE in Wills and Probate/Private Client.
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• STEP qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct existing caseload and grow the practice area.
• Networking and relationship management for new instructions.
• Support a range of different clients.

Skills

Client handling

Interpersonal skills

Organized approach

Business development

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

About

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning & Administration

Senior Associate or more senior role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Private Client team for an ambitious candidate to further develop and lead this important area of our practice. Berry Smith is a Legal 500 recognised firm an independent law firm based exclusively in Wales, with a longstanding commitment to this area of work.

The role will involve conducting an existing caseload, with a real opportunity to grow the practice area, with full support and assistance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to progress their career as part of a well-established firm and to work with a range of different clients, as well as driving new instructions through networking, partnerships and relationship management.

We envisage that the successful candidate will have at least 7 years PQE, though more senior experience will also be considered for the right candidate.

The role is a hybrid working role, based at our Cardiff office with some travel to our Bridgend office. We would also be happy to discuss the role being based at our Bridgend office if that suited the right candidate.

Applicant Criteria

• ExperiencedWills and Probate/Private Client Solicitor or CILEX, likely at least 7 years + PQE
• Organised and methodical approach with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and ability to work well individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced but supportive environment.
• Outstanding client handling, interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident handling a mixed caseload of wills, probate, trusts and estate administration
• STEP qualification (or commitment to work towards) preferred
• Enthusiastic about business development, community engagement, and team building
• Passionate about growing your career in a collaborative practice
  
  

Salary And Benefits

You will receive:

• A competitive salary (dependant on experience) reviewed annually.
• A structured bonus.
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Office Christmas Shutdown
• Eye care and private medical insurance
• Auto-enrolled pension
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to help and shape long-term strategy within the firm
  
  

How To Apply

To be considered for the role please email your CV.

Note for recruitment agencies:Whilst we do work with recruitment agencies from time to time, where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to agencies on our supplier list deemed best placed to assist us.Speculative CVs sent by any agency to us without a specific request from Berry Smith LLP will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.

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• Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
  
  

Languages

• English