Job Description
Senior Private Client / Wills and Probate Lawyer
Location: Towcester
Salary: up to £60,000 per annum bonus
About the Firm
A prestigious, Legal 500-listed, Lexcel and STEP accredited law firm, Established for over thirty-five years, this is a very modern, forward-thinking private practice operating over two offices.
With a wealth of experience in Wills, Probate, Tax and Trust, they guarantee you will be working on very varied and interesting, high value matters, where no two days are the same. If you’re looking for something a little different, and would like the opportunity of working on high net worth cases, this is a truly great choice!
With a focus on cutting-edge solutions and a strong commitment to work-life balance, this firm offers a contemporary work environment where each team member is trusted to contribute their best to the firm’s goals. This is a fantastic opportunity for any motivated individuals who are looking for a fulfilling role with genuine room for growth and career development.
This is a fabulous opportunity to work alongside a highly respected, experienced Head of Department and Director, who is a noted practitioner in Chambers and Partners UK, as well as an appointed Court of Protection Deputy and professional Trustee.
What you’ll be doing:
* Providing expert inheritance tax and estate planning advice, including drafting wills and trusts
* Drafting lifetime trusts and assisting the Head of Private Client with trust administration.
* Overseeing the administration of estates and calculating inheritance tax due, ensuring the application of relevant reliefs
* Taking instructions, drafting lasting powers of attorney, and arranging for their registration
* Handling a broad range of high-net-worth Private Client matters.
* Contributing to the marketing and growth of the team and firm
Hours of Work: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Suitable candidates will have:
* Fully qualified status (solicitor or FCILEx)
* Extensive experience of running a full private client caseload
* Excellent Client Care and communication skills
* Excellent time management with strong prioritisation skills and the ability to effectively manage own workload
Benefits:
* 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 days, plus UK bank holidays.
* Additional leave over the Christmas shutdown period.
* Attractive bonus scheme.
* Free parking within walking distance.
* Hybrid working with 2 days working from home
* Private healthcare scheme
* Health cash plan
* A supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment
* Excellent opportunities for career development
If you’re looking for a diverse and rewarding role within a well-respected team, we’d love to hear from you.
Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be!
Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
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