Private Client Solicitor

Posted 2 days 3 hours ago by Law Staff Legal Recruitment

Permanent
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Gloucestershire, Stroud, United Kingdom, GL5 1
Job Description

Job Title: Private Client Solicitor

Location:

Gloucestershire

Work Arrangements:

Flexible/Hybrid

Salary:

From £40,000 depending on experience

Job Ref:

37167

About Our Client

Our 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 wide range of personal and commercial law.

Role Overview:

This is an established role within the Private Client department. Our client seeks a candidate with a proven background and enthusiasm for Private Client work, including preparation of wills, estate administration, tax planning, and powers of attorney. This role offers opportunities to develop skills and contribute to a forward-thinking, expanding firm. The position also involves participation in marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media, and networking activities.

Requirements:
  • Qualified Senior Solicitor / Associate Solicitor with at least 4-5 years PQE
  • STEP or SFE qualification preferred but not essential
  • Understanding of will preparation, including asset protection and tax mitigation
  • Knowledge of inheritance, capital gains, and income tax principles in estate planning
  • Knowledge of trusts, estate administration, and deeds of variation
  • Experience with Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising elderly clients
  • Organised, efficient, and able to manage workload effectively
  • Enthusiastic with a good balance of technical skill and commercial awareness
  • Ambitious, dynamic, with excellent communication skills
What They Offer
  • Part of a growing business that prioritizes clients
  • Hybrid working pattern (office and home)
  • Salary based on experience and contribution, including pension scheme
  • Professional development through training
  • 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Employee benefits including Life Assurance, Healthcare, Assistance Programme, Bonus Scheme, Parking, Incentives, Savings Club, Staff discounts, and Opticians Scheme

For further details, contact Joanne Djebara at , quoting reference 37167.

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