PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER
- Recruiter
- Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Leicester
- Salary
- competitive + benefits
- Posted
- 10 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 07 Feb 2017
- Ref
- JHS24611
- Contact
- Jake Hayden Smith
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Private Client, Trusts/Investments/Funds, Wills & Probate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Progressive firm offering competitive remuneration requires an additional Private Client Lawyer.
Our client is a full service firm with an international client base and a network of offices. They are able to provide advice across a range of levels, thanks to an approach whereby individual teams are focused on understanding the specific goals of their client. With numerous departments commended in the Legal 500 and Lexcel accreditation, they have undergone a period of expansion which looks set to continue into the future. Offering a supportive, open environment, they are now seeking to add to their team.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and client-focused Private Client Lawyer to join our clients’ leading team in Leicester. Managing a diverse caseload, acting for a range of clients, the successful Lawyer will also assist with more complex matters as necessary. The caseload will include: drafting Wills; administration of estates; care home fees; probate applications; tax planning and; LPAs. In addition, the ideal Lawyer will play an active role in business development opportunities, building strong client relationships.
A hands-on position offering a high level of client contact, suited to a confident Lawyer seeking to further their career within a progressive firm.
The Candidate
You must be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3 years’ plus PQE gained within a well-regarded Private Client department.
You must have excellent technical skills with expertise across the full range of wills and probate matters.
You will have excellent academics with at least a 2:1 at degree level.
You will be a team player with first class interpersonal skills.
A willingness to become involved in business development is essential.
PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER