Head of Private Client
- Recruiter
- QED Legal
- Location
- England, Wiltshire, Salisbury
- Salary
- £47000 - £55000 per annum + Benefits
- Posted
- 24 Jul 2016
- Closes
- 08 Aug 2016
- Ref
- BBBH9016
- Contact
- Sophia Carr
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Private Client
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Are you looking for the opportunity to head up the Wills and Probate team of an exciting and progressive firm which continues to grow?
Established high street law firm with offices across the region is seeking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Associate to head up their Private Client team based in Salisbury.
The Role:
The role is to head up the five strong Private Client team based in Salisbury and the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 Year's PQE and extensive experience of all aspects of private client work including Probate, Will drafting, Trusts, Power of Attorney and Court of Protection Work, including:
- Management of large and complex cases of Wills, Probate, Tax, Trusts and Settlements
- Advice on tax planning and preparation of Income Tax Returns
- Drafting Wills including complex trusts
- All aspects of estate administration
- Preparation of final estate accounts and distributions
- Tracing beneficiaries
- Dealing with relevant regulators including Financial Ombudsman Service and Legal Ombudsman
- Drafting deeds of variation
- Drafting and registering registered Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Dealing with Court of Protection matters
- Drafting Oaths, HMRC accounts, preparing deeds of variation and Income Tax Returns
This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis and my client are offering flexible working if required.
The Successful Candidate:
- At least 5 years' experience of wills, probate, trusts, private client tax and asset management
- Ideally experience of managing a team, although this is desirable and not essential
- Confidence and the ability to react to change whilst working within a pressurised environment.
- The ability to supervise junior lawyers
- Good organisational and excellent IT skills
- A keen eye for detail
- Excellent standards of client care and great communication skills
- The ability to be an excellent biller
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- A desire and the ability to help in the growth of the private client department
In return, my client are offering a competitive salary plus benefits package including the potential of a additional profit share bonus as part of the overall package and the opportunity to head up an enthusiastic and growing team and further your career.
To discuss this role further, please contact Sophia Carr at QED Legal or please click the "apply" button for immediate consideration.