Private Client Solicitor

Following our successful merger last year, we are continuing to go from strength to strength. As part of our ongoing expansion, we are now seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our growing Wills, Estates & Tax Planning team in York. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a supportive and highly experienced department, working on a broad and varied caseload that includes interesting and complex high-value estate matters.

Responsibilities

Running your own caseload, including drafting Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration — including complex matters involving High-Net-Worth, business, and agricultural clients; Drafting and reviewing legal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail; Contributing to the growth and future development of the department, including assisting with client development, marketing initiatives, and networking activities; Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues and collaborating effectively within the wider team; Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including Lexcel standards; Working towards and achieving financial targets as agreed with the Department Head or Branch Partner; Handling routine and complex enquiries from clients and telephone callers professionally, ensuring complaints are resolved promptly and satisfactorily; Ensuring that work produced by support staff meets the highest quality standards; Undertaking additional tasks that may reasonably be required within the scope of the role

Requirements

2–6 years PQE in Wills, Estates & Tax Planning; Possession of the STEP qualification, or currently working towards it, or the ability to demonstrate technical skills and experience equivalent to STEP, along with a willingness to undertake the qualification; Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to nurture existing relationships and help generate new business through networking and profile-raising activities

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement; Self-invested personal pension; Life assurance; Cycle to work scheme; Health and wellbeing initiatives; Agile working opportunities; Discounted legal fees; Referral incentives; Car parking (applicable to role)