Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor / 3+ PQE / Leeds / c£60,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well established team, offering a varied caseload, hybrid working and excellent opportunities for long term career development – To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 5428
JOB TITLE:  Private Client Solicitor                  
PQE REQUIRED: 3+       
LOCATION: Leeds                
SALARY: Up to £60,000 (DOE)                   
THE ROLE:
A well established private client team is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join them in Leeds. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload, advising clients on a broad range of private client matters including wills, Probate, estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and Court of Protection work. This is a role offering plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work independently on your own matters while also working alongside more senior members of the team on complex cases. There is also scope to get involved in business development and networking, should this be something you are interested in.
The firm is committed to supporting its people and offers regular training and development, making this a good opportunity for someone looking to continue building their expertise and progress their career within private client.
THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years' PQE or equivalent experience within wills, probate and estate planning. You will be confident dealing with clients and managing your own caseload, with strong communication skills and a genuine focus on providing a high standard of client service. You will be a proactive and personable individual who enjoys working as part of a team while being capable of working independently. Experience from a leading firm would be advantageous, although this is not essential and an interest in working towards STEP would be welcomed.
THE FIRM:
This opportunity is with a well established, full service law firm with a long standing presence across Yorkshire and a strong reputation for supporting individuals, families and professional organisations. The firm has a friendly and collaborative culture, with a hands on approach to client work and a genuine emphasis on developing its people. You will join an established team within a firm that offers the stability of an established practice alongside opportunities to develop and progress.
PACKAGE:
The firm offers a competitive salary depending on experience, together with a strong benefits package including an annual bonus scheme, 33 days' holiday including bank holidays, additional long service leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
Further benefits include Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, travel card loan, staff social events and a flexible, agile working environment.
Part-time applications will also be considered.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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