JOB VACANCY

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Private Client Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join our established and growing

private client team.

Due to an increase in workload and a maternity leave you will take on an existing case load and further develop the PC offering.

This role is unique because you will focus on advising High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, including business owners and farming

clients, on complex estate and succession planning matters.

You will work closely with a sophisticated client base, providing tailored, strategic advice on the preservation and transfer of

wealth, often involving multi-generational planning and business or agricultural assets.

You will need to have good interpersonal skills, be commercially minded and be able to retain and build professional contact

relationships.

If you are a motivated and technically skilled private client solicitor looking to work with a high value client base on complex

and rewarding matters, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Advising HNW individuals (typically with estates exceeding £3 million) on estate planning, succession, and wealth structuring
Drafting complex Wills, including those involving business property, agricultural assets, and sometimes cross-border

considerations

Confident with trust structures, including discretionary, life interest, and bespoke arrangements
Providing inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT) planning advice
Working with corporate and accountants to help assist business owners on succession planning. Therefore having basic knowledge

of commercial structures.

Being able to recognise effective estate planning techniques such as alternatives to Trust structures and being aware of Family

Investment Companies.

Acting for farming clients, including advice on Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR)
Drafting and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney including business LPAs
Managing caseload independently while collaborating with colleagues throughout the firm on complex matters
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with a focus on long-term advisory work for the family.
Retaining and continue to build strong trustworthy reliable relationships with other professionals such as Accountants,

Financial Advisors, Surveyors and Wealth Managers.

Provide a slick, quality service for clients and likeminded professionals.
Active with networking and marketing for yourself and the firm.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in private client work
Strong experience advising HNW individuals on estate and tax planning
Demonstrable expertise in drafting complex Wills and trust documentation
Solid understanding of IHT, CGT, APR, and BPR
Experience working with business owners and agricultural clients is highly desirable
Excellent technical drafting skills and attention to detail is a must.
Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills
Ability and drive to continue to build the HNW division
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
Must be able to communicate key information in a manner which is easily understood
Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
Proactive and commercially minded.
Team player

What We Offer

Competitive salary and bonus scheme
High-quality HNW client base
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development and support for further qualifications
A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team.
28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Medicash cash back schemes
Life Insurance
EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7
Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave
Company sick pay
Cycle scheme

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