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Private Client Solicitor Our Bristol based independent law firm is looking for a talented and motivated Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' experience to join the team at their reputable law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from the larger firms and the chargeable hours model, creating a better work/life balance. They are a small team, but with extensive experience between them. Their ethos is to provide a straightforward, honest and plain-speaking service. Their services cover a wide-range of cross-border legal issues such as corporate law, criminal law, debt collection, employment law, family law, wills and probate, and property law. As a Private Client Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal advice and assistance to clients, safeguarding client interests and ensuring their affairs are managed effectively. The role what you will be doing: Manage a caseload of private client matters, primarily focusing on probate and estate administration. Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients on all aspects of probate, wills, and estate planning. Handle complex probate cases efficiently, including those involving high net worth estates, trusts, and tax planning. Assist clients with drafting wills, lasting powers of attorney, and other related documents. Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, and other parties involved in probate cases to ensure effective communication and understanding of legal processes. Represent clients in contentious probate matters, including disputes over wills, inheritance, and estate administration. Negotiate settlements and, when necessary, represent clients in court proceedings related to contentious probate cases. Collaborate with other members of the private client team and provide support and guidance to junior colleagues when required. The ideal candidate: Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years of PQE in private client law. Strong experience in probate and estate administration, including handling complex cases. Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Wills Act, Trusts Law, and Inheritance Act. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to clients from diverse backgrounds. Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with the ability to represent clients effectively in court. Experienced in contentious probate matters, with a proven track record of successfully resolving disputes. A member of the Law Society and Private Client Section (desirable). You'll do great in this role if you're: Detail-orientated with excellent organisational and time management skills. Member of the Law Societys Private Client Section (desirable). Committed to providing exceptional client service and maintaining high professional standards. Proactive in conduct legal research to stay updated on changes in legislation and case law affecting private client matters. Salary and benefits: Salary £30k-£40k Hours 9-5 pm office based Team days To apply for this exciting opportunity within our friendly team please send us your C.V. now.....
We do things a bit differently at Hedges (back to that in a mo). We understand that as a Private Client Solicitor / Lawyer you are likely to be 'comfortable' in your current law firm and content with that. In which case feel click out of this now. BUT... We also understand what motivates Private Client Solicitors and we know there are so many of you out there who are Undervalued, Not Appreciated, Deflated & De-Motivated by bog standard Private client work, archaic practices, out-dated management & slow career progression. And these are the people we want to talk to. At Hedges our people are: // Empowered (have a voice) // Valued // Challenged by high-quality work for the HNW clients // Set-off at the right pace // Nurtured and Developed // Accelerated (faster career progression) // Paid what they are worth And this is because at Hedges we are EMPLOYEE-OWNED - we were the 5th to join this highly-exclusive club in the UK. Fancy a confidential coffee and chat (virtually)? Ok, back to being different... We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Law Practice, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & oppressive legal firm, like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our 235 year history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT also that we were the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers that make Hedges one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire & The Cotswolds". // The 5th employee-owned law firm in the UK so you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. Last year was our biggest revenue year yet and we have ambitious and exciting plans for the future - there's still so much to do and achieve and we're not happy unless we're pushing boundaries... So; how about you come and be a part of our future and us a part of yours? Role Info: Senior Private Client Solicitor - 6 Years PQE Within 2 hour reach Wallingford / Oxfordshire Tell Us What You Want to Earn Plus Extensive Benefits Including Company Profit Share Reporting to: Lifetime Team Leader Full Time - Permanent 35 hours P/W Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent & uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 25 law firms in the country) Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance & lifetime planning advice. Drafting complex Wills, creation and administration of Trusts, estate planning and Court of Protection. Support and Training, Excellent Communication, a real people person. Outstanding Client Assistance and Advisory Skills. Team Size: 50 awesome colleagues! // Want a change of lifestyle? Work your way. Due to exceptional demand we're expanding our Inheritance & Lifetime Planning team with aspirations to become the #1 firm in Oxford & the Cotswolds, and you will play a key role in that. Work from home, from the office or a mix of the two (ideally 2/3 days a week). And if you're ready to swap the gritty city routine of London for the beautiful rolling hills, stunning architecture and calm of Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Cotswolds, Hedges is the place to be. Slow the pace, switch out the dirty commute for a dog walk, bike ride or nature ramble. With plenty of green space for you (and the family), wonderful schools, a lively and vibrant scene and the likes of Daylesford, Diddly Squat Farm, Bamford, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor & Cornbury Festival and scores of the best foodie pubs in the country on your doorstep, the most amazing lifestyle awaits. We'll spare you the list of accountabilities, we'll happily chat about later. Straight to the point... About You: Qualified Solicitor (c6 years PQE) Able to deliver high quality legal services with high client care Extremely organised and possess great time management skills Warm Personable Always seeking continued learning and self development Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues Professional in appearance and behaviours with high confidentiality You will have a strong desire to embrace new technologies and a STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required). Benefits: 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position Life Insurance Flu Vouchers Company pension Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) Salary Sacrifice Free parking at our office in Wallingford Paperless Technology: to make your life easier Coaching & Personal Development Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture High Pedigree Team Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team for a confidential chat. Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: Lifetime Planning Solicitor, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Inheritance Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or phone