Private Client Solicitor Northampton Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:15 Competitive Salary, dependant on experience We have partnered with a progressive legal firm, who are seeking a skilled and experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their Wills and Probate team in Northampton. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload with a focus on probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and Court of Protection matters. Key Responsibilities: Manage estates from instruction through to final distribution Apply for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration Handle tax matters (Inheritance, Income, and Capital Gains Tax) Oversee asset collection, liabilities, and estate accounts Advise on tax planning and prepare Deeds of Variation Take client instructions and assess capacity when necessary Provide tax advice and draft complex wills Prepare statutory wills as needed Offer comprehensive advice on trusts and tax implications Draft trust documentation and assist with tax mitigation strategies Advise and draft Lasting Powers of Attorney Register Enduring Powers of Attorney Act as a Certificate Provider Manage clients’ financial affairs (with or without Power of Attorney) Handle DSS benefit applications and advise on care funding Knowledge of social care and CHC funding is an asset Submit Deputyship applications and ensure compliance with court orders Manage the affairs of patients under Court of Protection Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have 4 years PQE. SFE and STEP membership is an advantage