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Our long established and well respected client are currently seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' Post Qualification Experience (PQE) to join their esteemed legal team based in Shrewsbury. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private client law, with a specific focus on trusts, and preferably hold STEP qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a diverse caseload of private client matters, with a particular emphasis on trusts.
- Provide expert legal advice on matters related to inheritance tax, wills, and estate planning.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their individual needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Stay abreast of changes in legislation and regulations affecting private client law.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering a reputation for excellence in service.
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE in Private Client law.
- Ideally STEP qualified or working towards the qualification.
- Proven experience in handling a wide range of private client matters, particularly in trusts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in legal documentation.
Benefits:
- Competitive and negotiable salary
- Hybrid working
- Generous annual leave allowance - Starting at 25 days including to 30 + bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Life insurance
- Professional development opportunities including the opportunity to mentor junior members of the team.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
