Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience to join a successful team based in Skipton, to lead the Private Client team. The successful Head of Private Client will be working with excellent administration support, hybrid working and progression opportunities due to succession. The role is a permanent position available on a full time or reduced hours basis.
Role responsibilities
The incoming Head of Private Client Solicitor will be experienced and expected to confidently run their own caseload of private client matters which may encompass will, probate and estate administration, court of protection, LPAs along with creating and managing trusts and advising on Inheritance Tax issues. The work and client base is highly varied, often dealing with clients with complex agricultural issues.
You will also be leading a small, but competent team including both at Solicitor level and Administration level.
Person specification
Applications are sought from Solicitors or Legal Executives who are experienced in Private Client matters, ideally those above 5-8 PQE, although applicants with less than this will be considered if you have the requisite skills.
You will have a high level of interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills and be able to maintain a friendly and sensitive manner, be articulate, cooperative and self-confident when dealing with client enquiries. Those with STEP qualifications, or other relevant private client qualifications would be welcomed.
Benefits and Rewards
* Competitive salary (negotiable, depending on experience)
* Free parking on-site
* 23 days holiday + Bank holidays, rising after 3 years and 5 years up to a maximum of 28 days at 10 years' service. Plus a couple of extra days at Christmas, during office closure.
* Medicash health cash-back scheme including GP and Counselling services
* Two fully funded social events per year including a Christmas Party and a Summer Party
* Flexibility over working hours
* Sick leave policy applies from day one
About the Company
This law firm is well established within the North Yorkshire market. They are friendly, approachable and have a very low staff turnover. They are forward-thinking and progressive for example at present are heavily investing in their IT systems including the recent implementation of a new case-management system.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Head of Private Client job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal, Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Law Practice, Legal Services, and Administration of Justice
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