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Private Client Solicitor, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear
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Client:
MFK Recruitment
Location:
newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
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Job Description:
Private Client Solicitor - 5+ PQE to Partner Level
Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your legal career?
MFK Recruitment are working with a leading full-service law firm who have a strong regional presence. We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded solicitor to join its respected Private Client team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with 5+ years PQE, up to and including those at partner level, to join a forward-thinking and supportive environment that places client service and professional development at its core.
Private Client Solicitor - The Role:
* Work with a broad and varied client base while independently managing your own portfolio of cases.
* Provide high-quality legal counsel across a full spectrum of private client matters, such as Wills, estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), trusts, and estate planning.
* Draft legal documents with a focus on Wills, trusts, and LPAs, taking responsibility for their accuracy and completeness.
* Guide clients through probate and estate administration processes, preparing relevant documentation including Legal Statements, HMRC forms, Deeds of Variation, asset schedules, Assignments, asset transfer forms, R185s, and more.
* Provide mentorship and oversight to junior colleagues, fostering their development and supporting their work.
* Administer both lifetime and post-death trusts, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements and collaborating with trustees, investment advisers, and accountants as needed.
* Engage in business development initiatives to expand your network of professional contacts and enhance the visibility of yourself, your team, and the firm.
Private Client Solicitor - Relevant Skills and Experience:
* A qualified solicitor or experienced fee earner with a solid background in private client law.
* In-depth expertise in Wills, trusts, probate, estate and tax planning, and asset protection strategies.
* Preferably experienced in succession planning, particularly for rural and agricultural clients.
* STEP membership (or working towards it) is highly desirable.
* Enthusiastic about contributing to the firm’s growth through business development initiatives.
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