Job Description
Here at Farleys Solicitors we’ve been practising legal common sense for over 60 years. Our roots are firmly based in Lancashire, having started our journey in Blackburn in 1958.
We now have seven offices across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, 140+ employees and offer a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses.
Our reputation and growth are based on how our legal services are delivered, combining our legal expertise with a down to earth approach and a focus on getting the job done for our clients.
The Role:
With one of the leading private client teams in Lancashire, Farleys Solicitors have a fantastic opportunity for a senior private client solicitor to join our regional team and play a part in the continued success of our firm.
The successful candidate will have solid experience across a wide range of private client matters and the ability to demonstrate strong technical expertise, excellent client care and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work as part of a wider team delivering exceptional client experience and play a part in mentoring and supervising junior colleagues.
The ideal candidate will:
* Be a qualified, practising solicitor, with a strong level of PQE
* Have experience of dealing with probate, wills, trusts, estate/tax planning, court of protection, and lasting powers of attorney matters
* Experience of working with high-net-worth clients
* Be organised, with a great work ethic and prepared to work within a busy department
* Have experience of team management and supervising junior team members
In return, Farleys can offer excellent long-term prospects to develop your career amongst friendly and supportive colleagues. This role is a great opportunity to be a key part of the continued success of our private client team and the firm as a whole.
What we can offer you:
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Buy and sell annual leave
* An extra day’s annual leave, which can be taken as a wellbeing day or as a day off on
* your birthday.
* Private medical insurance
* 4% pension contributions
* Healthcare cash plan
* Income protection
* Life cover
* Personalised benefits portal with a range of additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.
* Recruitment and legal department referrals (subject to T&C’s)