Private Client Associate Solicitor

Job Description

Associate Private Client Lawyer (Solicitor or FCILEX)

Location: Wetherby area (office-based)

Salary: 50000 to 70000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: Minimum 3 yearss private client experience

Our client is recruiting an Associate Solicitor or Associate Legal Executive to join its Private Client team.

This is a role for someone who can hit the ground running in a busy department enjoys building trusted relationships with clients and takes real pride in delivering high quality accurate work.

You will manage a varied private client caseload supporting high-net-worth individuals and delivering an excellent client experience.

The caseload will include:

• Wills

• Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Trusts (desirable)

• Estate administration

• Court of Protection

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Solicitor or FCILEX qualification

• Minimum 3 years private client experience

• Proven track record of independently managing a caseload with minimal supervision

• Strong technical ability across wills LPAs estate administration and Court of Protection

• Comprehensive inheritance tax knowledge for tax planning and estate administration including drafting appropriate documentation

• Confidence dealing with issues of capacity and undue influence

• Strong understanding of grants of representation and the application process

• Ability to explain technical documents clearly in plain English

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to being accessible to clients

• Ability to supervise and support support staff

• Collaborative approach working well with other professionals and colleagues

Desirable:

• Trusts experience

• STEP or SFE membership

• Experience working to quality standards such as Lexcel and/or WiQS

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience qualifications and skills)

• Pension plan

• Discretionary bonus scheme at every level

• Employee recruitment bonus

• Additional annual leave during office closures

• Eye testing and flu vaccination available

• Wellness policy and regular wellbeing initiatives

• Professional legal supervision as part of the wellbeing offering

• Clear career map and structured development support

• Reward and recognition initiatives and firm get-togethers

Working Arrangements

• Full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days per week)

• Office-based role

• Flexible working applications considered after successful probation

• Start date: ASAP

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.