Private Client Solicitor

2 days ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom Sumer Law Full time

Although this role is remote based, it will require travel to our hubs, across the UK.


Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland.


Sitting at the juncture of our central team, our accountancy hubs, and our clients is the rare opportunity to help build Sumer Law—a client-facing private practice within the Sumer Group. We are gaining a significant competitive advantage as we acquire accountancy practices across the UK, addressing the legal needs of our SME clients.


At Sumer Law, we understand the unique legal needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. With our commitment to innovation and client-focused service, Sumer Law offers you the chance to advance your career and shape the future of legal services for SMEs across the UK.


THE ROLE


This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by providing bespoke legal advice to individuals, families, and business owners on managing and preserving wealth. You will play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate complex issues such as wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate, while contributing to the growth of Sumer Law's private client services.


Key responsibilities:


  • Drafting and reviewing wills to reflect clients' wishes and protect their interests.
  • Advising on and establishing trusts to safeguard assets and manage wealth effectively.
  • Estate and inheritance tax planning, ensuring efficient tax structures and compliance.
  • Handling the administration of estates, including probate applications and asset distribution.
  • Providing wealth protection and succession planning advice, tailored to individual and family needs.
  • Collaborating with accountants and financial advisors within the Sumer Group to deliver holistic client solutions.
  • Supporting the development of the private client practice, helping to attract new clients and grow the business.


ABOUT YOU


Skills and experience:


  • Qualified and experienced Private Client solicitor
  • Demonstrated ability to develop lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families, fostering trust and client loyalty.
  • Expertise in drafting wills, trusts, and other legal documents with precision and clarity.
  • Proven ability to build and nurture strong client relationships, identify opportunities for cross-selling services, and attract new clients to expand the Private Client portfolio.
  • Experience working with SME clients, providing consultative and commercially aware advice.
  • Proven success in identifying and securing new private client work, including referrals from accountants, financial advisors, and other professional contacts.
  • Experience in managing probate and estate administration processes efficiently and accurately.


You may be the sort of person who:


  • Possess a growth mindset: Actively seeks opportunities for growth and development across the business as a whole.
  • Continuously Improving: Committed to improving technical ability, industry knowledge and personal professional performance.
  • Client-focused: maintains a genuine interest in understanding and addressing client needs and commercial objectives.
  • Collaborative: excels in working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results.


Belong @ Sumer


At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritize creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.

Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalized support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.


We have a strong set of values that define who we are and everything we do:


  • TRUST - we trust each other to do the right thing. Always
  • PRIDE - We are proud of our work and the difference it makes in our communities.
  • TOGETHER - We are inclusive, co-creators of our journey. We have fun.
  • FORWARD - We are opportunists who are brace in the face of change.


Interview Process


  1. Screening Call with Talent Lead
  2. 1st Stage Interview with the Head of Legal Services
  3. 2nd Stage Interview with Chief Client Officer

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