Overview
This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join a growing legal team at the heart of a major trust and fiduciary business.
You’ll provide trusted legal advice and drafting support across a wide range of estate planning and trust matters, including complex wills, tax planning, LPAs and deeds of variation.
You’ll also help guide the work of a large probate team and liaise with key stakeholders internally and externally. This is a rare chance to focus purely on high-quality legal work without the need to generate business or bring a following.
You’ll have plenty of flexibility, the option to work 3 or 4 days if needed, and a supportive, collaborative working culture that allows you to thrive while working on stimulating matters.
Who we’re looking for
* 6+ PQE Private Client Solicitor with strong estate planning and tax experience
* Comfortable drafting complex wills, LPAs, lifetime trusts, and related documents
* Able to advise on trust structures and trust administration
* Confident answering technical queries around probate and capacity issues
* Ideally STEP qualified or actively working towards it
* Commercial, detail-focused and confident working autonomously
What you’ll be doing
* Draft key legal documents including wills, LPAs, deeds and trusts
* Provide technical advice to colleagues in the estate administration team/UK Trust’s business
* Advise on UK trust structures, tax compliance and non-standard asset matters
* Review legal work drafted by colleagues for accuracy
* Assist with complex issues around capacity, powers of attorney and inheritance
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: Highly competitive, depending on experience
* Hybrid: Is permitted and can be tailored depending upon circumstances
* Autonomy: Structure your own time, with support from a legal secretary
* No BD requirement: All work provided via internal teams and intermediaries
* Interesting work: Diverse, high-quality estate planning and trust matters
* Job title: Senior Solicitor
If you\'re a technically strong private client lawyer looking to focus on rewarding work within a global fiduciary group, without the pressure of BD, this is a unique opportunity to carve out a senior, stable role with real impact.
Contact Kelly Reid
Call 03300 245 606 or emailkelly.reid@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.
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