Legal Administrator jobs in United Kingdom

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We are one of the UK’s leading national law firms with a strong local presence. Our team supports individuals and businesses, providing expert legal advice across a range of personal and business matters. We value our people, fostering a friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment where collaboration, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our ambitious Manchester team. This role offers exposure to high-quality Private Client work, including advising high-net-worth individuals and families on estate and succession planning, tax planning, and related matters. You will have access to one of the largest national Private Client teams in the UK and the resources that brings, along with the freedom to develop and pursue areas of personal interest within Private Client matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and implement complex wills, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorney, and estate administration.
• Provide guidance on lifetime IHT planning, taxation of trusts and estates, and general estate administration.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external professionals, demonstrating strong financial discipline.
• Develop and maintain client and referrer relationships, contributing to the growth of the wider team.
• Deliver high-quality work in line with the firm’s objectives, values, and standards.

Person Specification

• STEP qualified or working towards STEP.
• Solid experience advising on lifetime IHT planning, estate administration, and the taxation of trusts and estates.
• Strong financial discipline and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals.
• Demonstrated aptitude for business development and client relationship management.
• Good understanding of the Manchester Private Client market.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 35 additional hours
• Two fully paid volunteering days per year for a cause of your choice
• Health and wellbeing support including Westfield Health membership and digital GP services
• Flexible working options through our “Flexible by Choice” programme

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity to join a leading Private Client team, apply now and take the next step in your career!