We are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our team based in either Wakefield or Doncaster. You will manage a busy caseload of private client matters and advise clients on complex and taxable estates and trust work.
Responsibilities
* Managing your own busy caseload of private client matters from start to finish
* Advising clients on complex and taxable estates, including inheritance tax planning
* Drafting and administering trusts
* Preparing wills and advising on estate planning matters
* Drafting and registering lasting powers of attorney
* Dealing with estate administration, including high-value and complex estates
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Wakefield and Doncaster offices
* Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal procedures
Person Specification
* Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in private client work
* STEP qualification (or working towards) desirable
* Strong experience running a large and varied caseload independently
* Proven expertise in complex and taxable estates and trust work
* Confident advising clients on wills, estate planning and LPAs
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Strong communication and client care skills
* Able to work flexibly between the Wakefield and Doncaster offices
Benefits and Rewards
* £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
* 25 days annual leave plus an extra day at Christmas & New Year's Eve
* Bupa Wellbeing Healthcare plan including membership for immediate family
* Company pension scheme
* Enhanced Maternity payments
* Life assurance, income protection and critical illness scheme
* Option to buy additional holidays
* Flexible, hybrid and remote working (role‑dependent)
* Sickness pay
* Perkbox membership
Equal Opportunity Employer
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