Legal Counsel jobs in United Kingdom

Ideally, at least 3 years PQE experience in Private Client

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Private Client lawyer to develop skills and knowledge in a busy environment, providing a good range of high-quality Private Client services.

As part of the wider firm, you’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in our other teams on cases where they need input from a Private Client perspective.

In this role, you’ll handle a varied caseload, be part of a friendly, down-to-earth team and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

It’s vital that the team are all highly engaged, and your input will be invaluable. All team members are expected to run their own files with appropriate support from colleagues.

So, if you’re ambitious, work hard and want to make a difference, Actons is definitely the place for you. Find out more…

We’re proud to have a diverse client base, which includes clients of high-net-worth, charities, business owners, and agricultural clients. We often have clients that span across several generations of the same family. As the successful candidate, you’ll need to be committed to maintaining the client relationships that we have spent many years nurturing.

Actons’ private client team handles the full scope of matters, covering wills, trusts and probate issues. The team is regularly involved in court applications for the appointment of directors. Heather Parker heads up the department. Acting for older and vulnerable people is core to Parker’s practice. Bindiya Patel is well versed in estate planning and Court of Protection matters.

• Working as part of the Private Client Team, with full access to clients and involvement in working with clients across the full range of Private Client services including:
• Advising on and drafting Wills
• Advising on and drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising on and making Court of Protection applications
• Advising on, creating and administering Trusts
• Administration of Estates
• Efficiently dealing with enquiries.
• Managing your own caseload.

• Good client relationship skills – ability to exceed client expectations
• Pro‑active approach
• Providing clients with solutions.

• Build and develop strong relationships with clients and other professionals, ensuring Actons becomes their advisor of choice.
• You’ll be expected to contribute to the marketing and business development activity of the Private Client Team and wider firm to win new work.
• Maintain and build on the team’s links with colleagues across the firm.

• Ideally, at least 3 years PQE experience in Private Client
• Strong financial and commercial awareness – ensuring a profitable contribution to the team.
• Ability to provide a cost‑effective service and meet financial KPIs
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong initiative and problem‑solving skills
• Ambitious and wishing to advance your career
• Team player
• Enthusiastic personality
• Looking to make a mark and make a difference
• A keen attention to detail whilst also maintaining efficient progress
• Able to prioritise and manage numerous tasks

You’ll ideally work full‑time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.

Following training and a period of probation, and subject to the needs of the team, hybrid working arrangements are available.

You need to have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom (please note that we will not be able to sponsor or support any visa applications).

If you have any other queries regarding this role, please email Matt Coleman, Director & Chief Operations Officer.