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Private Client Solicitor

Reed

Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 15 days

London, Greater London WC1A 2LP, England

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
The role involves providing expert advice on estate and trust administration, including liaising with key team members and external bodies for probate services.
Candidates should have experience in completing probate documentation and a high proficiency in Microsoft Office, with training provided for additional software.
The salary for this position is up to £65,000, depending on experience, and the start date is immediate.
The position is located in Central London and offers benefits such as enrolment in the Employee Bonus Scheme and holidays.

Exciting Opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor - +2PQE

Are you a motivated and diligent Solicitor with outstanding technical expertise in the Private Client area, specifically on estate administrations and trust administration? Join our client’s leading and rapidly growing business providing expert advice in selected business sectors for property and HNW business.

Responsibilities include:

Working independently and supporting business succession transition activities by liaising with other key team members, including accountants and financial advisors.
Facilitating the delivery of probate and estate administration services to clients, including preparing IHT400 and ancillary schedules, calculating IHT, and liaising with HMRC, HMCTS, and other external bodies and organisations as required.
Providing expert advice and drafting lifetime trusts, will trusts, and statutory trusts arising through intestacy.
Taking instructions for and drafting Wills, Deeds of Variation, Deeds of Appointment, Trust Deeds, and Declarations of Trust.
Facilitating the provision of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, trusts, and any other Private Client services as required, including liaising with the Office of the Public Guardian and other external bodies and organisations as required

Requirements:

Qualified Solicitor +2 PQE in the Private Client area
Member of STEP highly desirable
Experience of completing probate and estate administration documentation including application of IHT in HNW estates
A high level of Proficiency in Microsoft office programmes is essential with aptitude to learn new software and systems. Training in additional systems, such as ARKEN and LEAP, will be provided.

Salary: up to £65,000 (doe)

Start date: Immediately

Location: Central London

Benefits:

Enrolment into the Employee Bonus Scheme.
Holidays

If you are a dedicated and experienced Private Client Solicitor looking to join a growing business with a strong reputation and loyal client base apply now!

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