Private Wealth Lawyer

Location
London
Salary
£55,000 - £60,000
Posted
20 Apr 2017
Closes
18 May 2017
Ref
FD/ 021944
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Private Client
PQE Level
2-4
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Top 100 Law Firm Is looking for someone to cover a 12 month Maternity leave within their Private Wealth Team.

You will handle a mixed and varied workload with a high quality client base. Specific responsibilities include Tax, trusts and estate planning work for private clients and professional and corporate trustees. The work includes advice on wills, trusts and EPAs, LPAs, tax planning (both UK and International), provision of “family office” and trust administration services, probate and the administration of estates.

MAIN DUTIES

1 To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and fees and disbursements.

2 At all times, exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.

3 Ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and client documentation and information.

4 Achieve agreed levels of billing and time-recording.

5 Ensure compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Professional Code of Conduct for Solicitors. 6Maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.

7 Ensure good working relationships with clients, both individual and institutional, other professionals and all contacts.

You will be part of a collaborative and astute team. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and have demonstrative experience within private practice. If this role is of interest,,  please get in touch to discuss further by sending your CV in the first instance. Do not hesitate to contact me or email

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.