My client is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Solicitor to join our busy Wills, Trust and Probate team. This is a part time role (flexible on the days/hours worked, up to 21.75 hours per week).
The company has become one of the most successful and well-known law firms in the region, with national news coverage and international reach.
They are a full-service legal services provider advising organisations and individuals on everything about the law. Their culture is professional and client-orientated, but with a strong emphasis on collegiate relationships, friendship and fun.
The department
The team ensures optimal future prosperity for families, with extensive experience advising high-net-worth individuals on every aspect of succession planning, from writing a simple will, and drafting and registering LPA and Court of Protection applications, to highly sensitive contested probate matters.
You will join a small but successful and well-regarded team of 2 Associates, reporting into Partner and Head of Family. We are looking to grow the team by recruiting a Trust specialist to meet the growing needs of our client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising clients on the creation, management, and restructuring of trusts.
- Handling a diverse caseload of trust-related matters, including taxation, estate planning, and asset protection.
- Working closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees to deliver tailored legal solutions.
- Providing expert guidance on complex trust issues, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with other departments within the firm to offer a comprehensive service to clients.
Additional information
Candidate Profile
My client is looking for an established Partner or Senior Solicitor with strong trust experience (at least 9 years PQE) with either a national or top tier regional firm.
The successful candidate will run their own cases independently (but with support from our Tax Advisors when needed).
A following isn't required, but a strong network and ability to build work from contacts in the area would be preferable. This is an ideal role for partners or senior solicitors that are seeking more autonomy and the chance to make the role their own with real freedom and flexibility.
Excellent interpersonal communications skills, both verbally and written, and attention to detail are essential as are good organisational and time management skills to manage multiple clients, matters, colleagues and other related activities to a high standard.
Benefits
- 22 days (FTE) holiday rising to 27 days (FTE) holiday after 5 year service (plus up to an additional 2 days (FTE) per year gifted from the Partners to cover the office Christmas closure)
- Private Healthcare with Vitality*
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance*
- Group Income Protection
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Dress for your Day Policy
- Subsidised wills, trust and probate costs
- Interest-free season ticket loan for travel to the office
- Discretionary Christmas gift from the Partners
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking for all staff in our office car park or the local NCP car park
- eligible to join these schemes after 12 months service
£31,000 to £51,000 (this is the pro rata salary)