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Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Limited
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 7DS

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The job title is Private Client Solicitor located in Gloucestershire, offering flexible/hybrid work arrangements.
  • The salary starts from £40,000, depending on experience, and candidates should have at least 4-5 years of relevant experience PQE.
  • The role requires a proven background in Private Client work, including preparation of wills and estate administration.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn, with an understanding of tax implications in estate planning.
  • The firm offers various employee benefits and opportunities for professional development, making it an attractive workplace for ambitious solicitors.
Job Title: Private Client SolicitorLocation: GloucestershireWork Arrangements: Flexible/HybridSalary:  From £40,000 depending on experienceJob Ref:  37167About Our ClientOur clients are a growing, Gloucestershire based legal practice, with offices in Stroud and Gloucester. The business has been providing legal services to the people of Gloucestershire for over 260 years. They specialise in a vast range of personal and commercial law. Role Overview:Established role within the Private client department. Our client is looking for proven background and demonstrable enthusiasm for Private Client work. To include preparation of wills, administration of Estates for business and private clients, lifetime and post-death tax planning, lasting powers of attorney and court of protection orders. This is an excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and have a hand in the development of a long established, forward-thinking and expanding firm. The role will also involve active participation in the firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media and networking activities, as appropriate.Requirements:
  • Qualified Senior Solicitor / Associate Solicitor with at least 4-5 years relevant experience years PQE
  • The STEP or SFE qualification would be preferred but is not essential
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation of Wills (including Wills incorporating
measures aimed at asset protection and mitigation of tax)
  • Fundamental principles of inheritance, capital gains and income tax and their application in an estate planning context
  • Knowledge relating to formation, administration and taxation of trusts; administration of estates; deeds of variation
  • Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney; providing specialist advice for elderly clients
  • Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organised manner and meet clients’ demanding requirements
  • Enthusiastic and have an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness
  • Ambitious and dynamic with excellent communication skills.
What They Offer
  • Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first
  • The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home
  • Salary based on experience and the value you can bring the firm. Including an Employee Pension Scheme
  • The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. They invest in you, if you invest in them!
  • 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • A variety of employee benefits including:
o Life Assurance o Corporate Health Care Plan o Employee Assistance Programme o Bonus Scheme o Free Car Parking o Staff Incentive Scheme o Christmas Saving Club o Various Staff discounts / Concessions o Opticians SchemeFor further details of this vacancy, please contact Joanne Djebara on quoting reference 37167. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made

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