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Senior Private Client Solicitor

Ashville Knight
Posted a day ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QU, England

Salary

£65000 - £75000/annum Salary depending on experience £65K

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor for their Basingstoke office.
  • The position requires 8-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Private Client matters, with a salary range of £65K - £75K based on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include managing a varied caseload, providing professional advice on Wills, Probate, and Estate administration, and mentoring junior team members.
  • The firm offers a bonus scheme, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, a pension plan, and a health scheme.
  • Strong interpersonal, business development, and networking skills are desired, with STEP qualification being preferred but not essential.

Our client, a full-service law firm with a client base covering the South of England and London, is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their busy team in their Basingstoke office. This is an excellent opportunity to join this expanding team with an established case load.

Areas of focus will include:

  • Wills drafting
  • Probate administration
  • Court of Protection / LPA’s
  • Tax planning and advice

Duties will include:

  • Independently managing own varied caseload of private client matters.
  • Responsibility for providing high quality, timely, professional advice on Wills, Probate and Estate administration, Inheritance Planning, LPA’s and Court of Protection work.
  • Attending clients in their own environment as required.
  • Responsibility for mentoring and assisting more junior team members.
  • Liaising with other teams in order to assist with any cross referrals.
  • Maintaining good billings records within the team.

Desired skills:

  • Fee earning experience essential within Private Client with 8-10 years PQE.
  • Knowledge of trust work preferred but not essential.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Business development and networking skills.
  • STEP required but not essential.

What they offer:

  • Salary depending on experience £65K - £75K.
  • Bonus Scheme.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Additional birthday day off.
  • Company pension.
  • PayCare health scheme.
  • Commission for introduction of new clients.

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