Job description

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Trusts, LPAs, Probate, Estate Administration, Tax and Succession Planning
  
  
• Drafting Wills, Trust documents, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and other legal documentation
  
  
• Advising clients on inheritance tax, estate planning, and asset protection
  
  
• Handling the full probate process, including obtaining grants of representation and administering estates
  
  
• Preparing and registering LPAs with the Office of the Public Guardian
  
  
• Providing clear, empathetic, and professional legal advice to individuals and families
  
  
• Managing client relationships and maintaining a high standard of client care
  
  
• Liaising with third parties such as financial advisers, accountants, and HMRC
  
  
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures
  
  
• Contributing to business development activities and the continued growth of the department
  
  

• 2–5 years’ PQE working in a UK private client department
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, and Tax Planning
  
  
• Excellent client care and communication skills
  
  
• Ability to manage a caseload independently with appropriate supervision
  
  
• A proactive and professional approach
  
  

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 with flexibility for the right candidate
• Hybrid working available
  
  
• Opportunity to work within a respected, long-established firm
  
  
• Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities
  
  
• High-quality caseload and excellent local reputation