Senior Private Client Solicitor

4 weeks ago


Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Capio Recruitment Legal Full time

Capio Recruitment Legal is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their team in Lincoln, UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private client law and be able to manage a varied caseload of wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, powers of attorney, and tax planning.

The successful candidate will be working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and vulnerable clients, delivering a high standard of client service throughout. Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate, estate planning, inheritance tax, and lasting powers of attorney.
  • Advising clients on the administration of estates, including intestacies and high-value, complex estates.
  • Providing tailored tax and estate planning advice, with a focus on preserving wealth for future generations.
  • Advising on the creation and management of trusts, both lifetime and will trusts.
  • Drafting a variety of legal documents, such as wills, trust deeds, and lasting powers of attorney.
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring that clients receive an empathetic, responsive, and professional service.
  • Working closely with colleagues in other departments, including Court of Protection and Family, to provide comprehensive legal support.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in private client law. They will have a genuine passion for this area of work and the ability to manage a caseload independently while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key requirements include:

  • At least 2 years' post-qualification experience in private client law.
  • Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, tax planning, and estate administration.
  • Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
  • Empathy and strong interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
  • Experience advising on inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation.
  • The ability to build lasting client relationships and maintain a high standard of client care.
  • STEP qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous but not essential.

Capio Recruitment Legal offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, the opportunity to work within a leading law firm with an excellent reputation, a supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression, and the chance to work on high-quality, complex private client matters and develop your expertise in this specialised area of law.



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