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Position: Associate Solicitor – Private Client Team
Location:Â Preston, North West England
Job Type:Â Full-time, Hybrid working arrangements may be available
About the Role:Â
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Associate Solicitor to join a growing Private Client team. This role is perfect for a Solicitor looking for a new challenge and the chance to progress their career within a collaborative, professional environment. The role involves providing expert legal advice on IHT and estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate matters, while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on a wide range of Private Client matters, including wills, IHT and estate planning, trusts drafting and administration, probate, administration of estates and lasting powers of attorney
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan to drive business growth
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, referrers and stakeholders
- Participate in business development activities, including presentations, training events, articles/newsletters and submissions to Chambers & Legal 500
- Support the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on cases
- Manage, supervise, train, coach and mentor Solicitors & Paralegals
- Ensure compliance with internal and external business requirements, including ISO:9001 quality control and SRA Principles/Code of Conduct
- Monitor and report on financial and business performance
- Contribute to internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with other departments on joint files, projects and events
Skills and Experience Required:
Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent) with at least 5 years’ PQE within a Private Client department, ideally as an Associate or Senior Associate
- Expert knowledge of the Private Client sector
- Experience advising on complex/high net worth Private Client matters, particularly Wills and Trusts
- Proven experience handling large projects and business development activities
Skills:
- Excellent client care skills and the ability to provide professional and competent legal advice
- Strong presentation and client handling skills
- Good knowledge of IT systems, including Word, Outlook and case management systems
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of professionalism and ethical standards
- Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and inspire others
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments can be made for disabilities)
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Celebration leave
- Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
- Company pension and profit share scheme
- Long service awards
- Subsidised tuck shops
- Health care benefits, including Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services
- BUPA for Solicitor positions
- Retailer and gym membership discounts
- Recruitment and legal department referrals
- Annual events and social committee activities
How to Apply?
If you are a dedicated Associate Solicitor looking to advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking law firm, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please contact Amelia Greenough at G2 Legal.
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