Position: Associate Solicitor – Private Client Team
Location: Preston, North West England
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid working arrangements may be available
About the Role:
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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