Private Client Solicitor

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,110,000 - 1,554,000; Full time

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking an experienced private client professional to join a busy legal team in East London. You’ll manage a varied caseload and support clients with sensitive matters, providing clear, thoughtful advice and a high standard of client care.

You’ll work across private client matters including wills, trusts and estate administration, with hands-on probate and intestacy work, grants of representation, inheritance tax returns, and drafting powers of attorney and

Qualifications

• Experience in private client matters including wills, trusts and estate administration.
• Hands-on probate and intestacy experience.
• Experience with grants of representation and inheritance tax returns.
• Drafting wills and powers of attorney.
• Court of Protection deputyship experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive client information discreetly.
• Proactive, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on wills, trusts, estate planning and estate administration.
• Manage probate and intestacy matters and grants of representation.
• Draft wills and lasting powers of attorney.
• Handle Court of Protection deputyship cases.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Manage a varied caseload with high standards of client care.
• Liaise with financial institutions, tax authorities, other solicitors and third parties.
• Negotiate on behalf of clients and advocate effectively for their interests.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and good practice affecting private client work.
• Explain relevant tax considerations and estate-planning options to clients.

Skills

Private client law

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

An opportunity is available for an experienced private client professional to join a busy legal team. You’ll manage a varied caseload and support clients with sensitive matters, providing clear, thoughtful advice and a high standard of client care.

About the role

You’ll work across private client matters including wills, trusts and estate administration. The role requires hands-on experience with both probate and intestacy, applications for grants of representation, inheritance tax returns, wills, lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection deputyship cases.

As a client-facing professional, you’ll need to communicate confidently and handle sensitive information with discretion. You’ll also work proactively and professionally with colleagues and external contacts.

Key responsibilities Advise clients on wills, trusts, estate planning and estate administration.

Manage estate matters involving probate and intestacy, including applications for grants of representation and related inheritance tax returns.

Draft wills, lasting powers of attorney for property and financial affairs and health and welfare, and other relevant legal documents.

Handle Court of Protection deputyship cases.

Draft and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.

Manage a varied caseload efficiently while maintaining high standards of client care.

Liaise with financial institutions, tax authorities, other solicitors and relevant third parties.

Negotiate on behalf of clients and advocate effectively for their interests.

Keep up to date with changes in legislation and good practice affecting private client work.

Explain relevant tax considerations and estate-planning options to clients.

About you

You’ll bring:

Relevant experience in private client law, including the matters outlined above.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several matters at once.

Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.

Confidence handling sensitive client conversations with empathy and discretion.

Strong negotiation skills and a proactive, thoughtful approach to problem-solving.

If you’re committed to providing high-quality legal support and building trusted client relationships, we’d welcome your application.

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