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Private Client Solicitor

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Private Client Solicitor - Legal 500

Location: Hertfordshire - hybrid

Salary: £55-60,000

Experience: 3PQE+

OVERVIEW
Join a highly regarded Private Client team within a well-established regional Legal 500 firm known for its strong reputation.

The firm's Private Client practice delivers high-quality advice to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. The roles offers a strong emphasis on progression within a supportive team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing high-quality legal advice across a full range of private client matters, including wills, probate, estate administration, and trust work
- Managing a varied caseload, including high-net-worth estates, taxable estates, and complex probate matters, including preparation of IHT400s and related schedules
- Advising on and preparing wills, LPAs, and powers of attorney, ranging from straightforward to more complex arrangements
- Handling trust administration matters, including the creation and administration of life interest and discretionary trusts, and advising on their tax implications
- Administering intestate estates with a strong understanding of intestacy rules
- Demonstrating an awareness of issues affecting elderly and vulnerable clients, with some exposure to Court of Protection and deputyship matters
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while consistently delivering a high standard of service
- Supporting business development and networking activities, acting as a positive ambassador for the firm
- Working collaboratively within the wider private client team, including both estate administration and lifetime planning specialists
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the team through a proactive and professional approach

ABOUT YOU
- 3+ years' PQE in private client law (Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX)
- Strong experience in wills, probate, estate administration, and trust work
- Solid understanding of trust administration and tax considerations affecting estates and trusts
- STEP qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

BENEFITS
- Flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home after probation)
- Structured career progression with a clear pathway for development
- Support for professional qualifications, including STEP
- Bonus structure including both fee-earner and firm-wide performance bonuses
- 25 days' holiday, increasing with service
- Contributory pension scheme and healthcare cash plan
- Access to wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Active social and wellbeing initiatives, with firm-wide events and team activities

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Legal 500 private client team where you can continue to develop technically, work on high-calibre matters, and build your career within a highly regarded firm.

Apply, or contact me for a confidential conversation.

E: Samanta.rimicane @ (url removed)
P: (phone number removed)

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