Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor / 5+ PQE / Greater Manchester / c£60,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a growing team handling high quality work with genuine opportunities to shape the future of the department – To apply please call Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: 4932
JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor                
PQE REQUIRED: 5+        
LOCATION: Greater Manchester                 
SALARY: Circa £60,000 (DOE)                    
THE ROLE:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well established and expanding private client team. You will take over an existing caseload of high quality private client matters, advising a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, families and business owners. Your workload will include trust administration, tax planning, probate and estate administration, complex inheritance tax matters, the preparation of wills and lasting powers of attorney, together with the opportunity to undertake Court of Protection work where appropriate. Alongside managing your own caseload, you will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the private client department, making this an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are sought from Private Client Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years' PQE and extensive experience handling a broad range of private client matters. You will possess strong technical expertise across trust administration, tax planning, probate, estate administration, wills and lasting powers of attorney, together with experience advising on more complex inheritance tax matters. STEP qualification, or a willingness to work towards it, would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, proactive and confident managing complex matters independently, with excellent communication and client care skills and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional legal advice.
THE FIRM:
This opportunity is with a well regarded regional law firm that has built an excellent reputation for delivering high quality legal advice and outstanding client service. With offices across Greater Manchester, the firm combines a collaborative and supportive culture with ambitious growth plans, offering Lawyers the opportunity to develop their careers while working on high quality matters. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, the firm offers an excellent benefits package including hybrid working (where appropriate), enhanced annual leave, life cover, contributory pension, enhanced sick pay, Christmas closure, discounted legal services and genuine opportunities for long term career progression.
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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