Solicitor (NQ - 5PQE) - Wills, Estates & Tax Planning

2 weeks ago

Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Wilkin Chapman Solicitor Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

The vacancy

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our Wills, Estates & Tax Planning team in Hull.

Based in our Hull office you will have the opportunity to join and progress your career within an experienced and supportive team and enjoy a wide spread of work including interesting and complex high value estate matters

Your role will include:

  • Running your own caseload to include drafting of Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration, including complex cases for High-Net-Worth business and agricultural clients.
  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents with precision and attention to detail
  • Willing to participate in the growth and future development on the department, assisting in the build-up of the client database and marketing the firm's services through business development and networking activities within and outside of normal office hours.
  • Mentoring and support of more junior colleagues in the team and working collaboratively.
  • Ensuring compliance is adhered to in all activities including Lexcel compliance.
  • Achieve financial targets agreed with the Department Head or Branch Partner.
  • Deal with routine and difficult enquiries from telephone callers and clients effectively and efficiently and ensure that all client complaints are dealt with both professionally and promptly to the complete satisfaction of the client.
  • Ensure quality of work produced by 'support staff' is to the highest standard.
  • The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.

You will have:

  • 0-5 years PQE
  • Possession of the STEP Qualification or working towards it or an ability to demonstrate technical skills and experience equivalent to the STEP qualification and a willingness to undertake the qualification.
  • Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third-party relationships as well as the ability to help develop new business and assist in networking events.

The company

With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service.

We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That's why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.

With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge—offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client-focused partner.

We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You'll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.

At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

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