Cartmell Shepherd have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join the team.
At Cartmell Shepherd we offer flexible working, endless opportunities to connect in the business environment and support local charities and events.
The role will find you working in one of the region’s leading law firms in a supportive team environment where your contribution is valued and essential. We welcome applications from solicitors who hold an SRA practising certificate from 5 years PQE upwards.
Role details
The successful applicant will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will have a proven track record of handling Wills, Estates, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, and Trusts including complex cases for high net worth, business and agricultural clients. They will be able to manage a varied workload efficiently and prioritise tasks effectively while showing strong attention to detail and an ability to work effectively under pressure. They will be able to supervise more junior members of the team and ideally will be members of STEP and the Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
Our Private Client team is one of the most experienced in the region and includes solicitors and paralegals with a combined wealth of experience and expertise. You would be working within a departmental structure alongside supportive colleagues and an excellent highly trained support team.
Whilst the position is based in one of our offices, we operate using technology and case management systems that would allow the successful applicant to effectively work from home and so applications for flexible or hybrid working would be considered in addition.
Our offices offer a warm welcome to clients and staff in modern office spaces with a traditional twist with ample meeting space at our locations.
Cartmell Shepherd provide a supportive, collaborative working environment, with a career structure in place to support your ambitions for the future.
The job description detailing the duties and responsibilities of the role can be found at www.cartmells.co.uk/careers
We offer:
* A forward thinking, positive working environment
* The ability to further develop your skills and career through training and professional development
* Competitive pay and benefits
* The opportunity to join a business that is committed to growth and development
To learn a little more about our career structure please visit www.cartmells.co.uk/careers
Pay and staff benefits
We’re committed to taking care of our staff. Providing a competitive and varied reward package is just one of the ways we do that.
We’re committed to taking care of our staff. Providing a competitive and varied reward package is just one of the ways we do that. All our staff enjoy being able to take part in and contribute to our local communities and/or charities and are encouraged to get involved in such opportunities.
Our reward
Salary will be £40k-£65k, experience-dependent.
How to apply
To apply please submit a covering letter, stating why you want to apply and what you feel you can bring to the role, with your CV via e-mail to Deborah Flynn, Director & Head of Wills, Probate & Inheritance, at deborah.flynn@cartmells.co.uk.