Private Client Solicitor
South Birmingham
Salary: £45,000-£60,000, dependent on experience
Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next opportunity?
Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor to join an established and highly regarded legal team in South Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor, CILEX professional or equivalent with approximately 3-5 years' PQE or relevant experience, looking to take the next step in their career.
You will work on a varied caseload of private client matters, advising individuals and families on wills, probate, estate administration, trusts and succession planning. This role offers the opportunity to take on genuine responsibility, build lasting client relationships and develop your expertise within a supportive and ambitious legal practice.
What's on Offer:
Salary of £45,000-£60,000, dependent on experience
Permanent, full-time position
High-quality work with an established client base
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
Opportunity to build client relationships and contribute to business development
Qualifications
Essential:
Qualified Solicitor, CILEX professional or equivalent with approximately 3-5 years' PQE or relevant experience
Previous experience within a Private Client department at a UK law firm
Strong knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration
Experience dealing with trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Ability to independently manage a varied caseload
Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Desirable:
STEP qualification or currently working towards STEP
Experience with inheritance tax and estate planning
Knowledge of Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters
Experience in networking, business development and generating new client relationships
Roles & Responsibilities
Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from initial instruction through to completion
Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection
Handling probate and estate administration matters
Drafting wills, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other private client documentation
Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on their legal responsibilities
Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters
Advising on trust creation, administration and succession planning
Supporting clients with later-life planning, including care fee considerations and capacity issues
Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts
Building strong client relationships and contributing to networking and business development activities
Requirements
The successful candidate will be commercially minded, proactive and client-focused, with the confidence to manage their own caseload and deliver high-quality legal advice. You should enjoy working collaboratively, building professional relationships and contributing to the continued success of an established Private Client team.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
If this Private Client Solicitor role is right for you, click to apply below. Alternatively call Juliana in the Commercial Team for more information on (phone number removed).
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