Private Client Associate

2 weeks ago


Cirencester, United Kingdom LJW Solutions Full time

Private Client (Wills and Probate) Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate, and Partner


Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Firm: Leading National Firm with Legal 500 status

Salary: Up to £80,000


Experience:

A qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or established non-qualified fee earner


About the Role

Our client, a highly respected Legal 500 law firm, are seeking a passionate and experienced Wills and Probate Solicitor or Lawyer to bolster their vibrant Private Client team at their England hub in Cirencester. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive fee earner to work with high-net-worth clients, providing expert advice and handling complex estate and succession planning matters. The role offers a clear pathway for career advancement within a supportive and collaborative environment.


Key Responsibilities

• Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on all matters related to wills, trusts, estates, and probate.

• Estate Planning: Draft and advise on wills, trusts, and inheritance tax planning for clients, ensuring compliance with the latest legal frameworks.

• Probate and Estate Administration: Manage the probate process from start to finish, including obtaining grants of probate, handling asset distribution, and advising on any related disputes.

• Trusts and Tax Advice: Offer tailored advice on trust creation and administration, including tax-efficient estate planning solutions.

• Contentious Probate: Support or represent clients in contentious probate matters, working closely with the firm’s litigation specialists.

• Supervisory: Mentor, upskill, and supervise junior fee earners and support staff.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the Private Client team, contributing to team knowledge-sharing and training sessions.

• Client Development: Assist in business development activities, such as seminars, networking events, and content creation, to help expand the firm’s client base.


Qualifications and Skills

• Either an NQ, Associate, Senior Associate, Head of Department or Partner.

• Strong understanding of inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and other relevant tax regulations.

• Excellent communication skills, with a client-centric approach.

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing cases and deadlines.

• Experience in handling contentious probate matters (desirable).

• Business development skills to help grow the firm's client base.


What We Offer

• Competitive salary and market leading benefits package.

• Infrastructure and support of a national law firm (key departments including; accessible HR,

marketing, and admin team).

• Clear progression opportunities within a renowned Legal 500 firm.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Opportunities for continued professional development and specialisation.

• Funding for additional qualifications and accreditations.

• Beautiful spacious offices in a lovely area.


Application

If you are a qualified Wills and Probate Fee Earner looking for a new challenge at a leading and ambitious law firm, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience – alicia@ljwsolutions.com



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