Private Client Solicitor - Knutsford or Chester - Salary up to £65,000
Job Summary
Are you a 5-10PQE Private Client Solicitor, looking for a role with high-quality private client work and a bit more you-time? This firm offers exactly that.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on high-value private client matters, including working with HNWI's, business owners (including agribusiness and farmers) as well as interesting trusts work, within a friendly and supportive team.
On offer
- Salary up to £65,000 (DOE)
- Generous holiday allowance (38 days inclusive of bank holidays)
- Hybrid working, up to 2 days WFH
- Clear career progression, due to recent expansion of the firm
- Opportunities to work on high-quality private client work
Duties
- Drafting and reviewing wills, trusts, and estate planning documents
- Advising clients on inheritance tax planning and wealth management strategies
- Managing probate applications and estate administration processes efficiently
- Negotiating terms and agreements with clients, beneficiaries, and third parties to achieve favourable outcomes
- Providing clear legal advice tailored to individual client needs
- Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Building and nurturing long-term relationships with clients
Experience
- Proven experience as a Private Client Solicitor, with at least 5 years' PQE
- Strong understanding of estate law, inheritance tax regulations, trusts, and probate
- Demonstrable negotiation skills with the ability to secure favourable agreements for clients
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Previous experience working with high-net-worth individuals is desirable but not essential
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity and the firm, apply below and your application will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Pay: £52,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knutsford (Cheshire)
