Overview
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Birketts is a full service UK Top 50 law firm with a heritage spanning 160 years and more than 700 lawyers and professional staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are committed to our Next Level Law proposition and to developing our people. RollOnFriday ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024. We strive to contribute to the communities we serve and uphold our ESG strategy. Diversity is integral, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership.
The Department
The Private Client Advisory team currently comprises over 50 specialist lawyers, including seven partners, making us one of the largest teams in the East of England. We act as trusted advisers to individuals, families, trustees, family or owner-run businesses and trust companies in the UK and internationally. We prioritise continuity and long-term client relationships to provide practical advice and commercial solutions on a wide range of tax, trust and estate planning matters. We are opening a brand new office in Sevenoaks, Kent (Apr 2023) and are recruiting an experienced Associate/Senior Associate to join the Kent team and collaborate with the Team Leader, other partners and the wider team.
Purpose of job
* Manage a varied caseload involving all aspects of wills, trusts, tax, estate and succession planning. Work largely autonomously, with support from the team as appropriate. May supervise/mentor junior associates and trainees.
* Take ownership of client interactions with clients, their other advisers and intermediaries to grow the department’s practice.
* Take client instructions and advise on law, tax and practical commercial issues.
* Draft deeds, documents, advice notes, letters and correspondence tailored to the client’s needs.
Accountabilities
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Running and managing files and delegating to junior lawyers and trainees as appropriate
* Interacting directly with clients and managing their expectations
* Assisting senior members of the team as required
The candidate
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team dealing with high quality and varied Private Client Advisory work.
* Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE
* High attention to detail with consistently high-quality work and documentation; flexible to meet client deadlines and maintain regular client communications
* Interest in and aptitude for business development
* Excellent computer/technical skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and liaise effectively with other departments and external contacts
* Good organisational skills, able to prioritise, make decisions and work under pressure
* Commitment to ongoing learning and development
Employee Benefits
Birketts offers a flexible and inclusive work environment with core benefits including:
* 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with service
* Long service holiday award — 1 extra week every 10 years of continuous service
* Private Healthcare with BUPA (after probation)
* Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
* Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
* Life Assurance – 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
* Paid CSR Day
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Subsidised gym membership
* Electric car scheme
* Dress for your Day Policy
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries
* Law Practice
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