An established and highly regarded law firm in Newcastle is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its highly rated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident private client lawyer who enjoys building long-term client relationships and wants genuine scope to shape a role, develop work and progress within a supportive, ambitious office.
The role
You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including:
- Wills and estate planning Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney Trusts and personal tax planning
- Some Court of Protection/capacity work
- The team acts for a broad client base, from individuals and families to business owners requiring more complex personal planning
- Much of the work comes through repeat instructions and trusted professional referrals, offering a strong platform on which to build further relationships
About you
You will be a qualified Solicitor with solid private client experience and the confidence to run matters with a high degree of autonomy. You will ideally have:
- 2-5 yrs PQE Strong experience across wills, probate and LPAs
- The ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
- A personable, professional and client-focused approach
- Commercial awareness and an appetite for business development
- STEP membership, or an interest in working towards it, would be advantageous
- The firm is open-minded about background and career route, and would welcome applications from lawyers who have developed relevant private client experience after qualifying in another area.
What’s on offer
A key hire within an established and well-respected private client practice
- Genuine opportunity to help grow the Newcastle team
- Clear potential for senior progression and future leadership responsibility
- Support with STEP qualifications, including contributions towards fees and study/exam leave
- Experienced secretarial and paralegal support
- A supportive environment with access to senior support on complex matters
- Modern city-centre offices close to public transport links
- Hybrid working available, with up to two remote-working days per week
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role
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