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Shakespeare Martineau

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We have a fabulous opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Private Client Legal Director to join our friendly and professional team in our East Midlands region. This fantastic opportunity requires a passionate and technical operator with a wealth of experience advising on taxation issues, trust creation and administration wills and powers of attorney and dealing with the administration of estates. There is also the opportunity to help shape the direction of the team moving forwards and supervision of a junior team of lawyers will be a requirement of the role. You’ll be a natural networker and keen to be involved with regional networking, identifying and securing new business opportunities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide high-quality private client advice on inheritance tax and succession planning
  • Prepare Balfour type reviews of businesses to ascertain trading status and advise on improvements
  • Draft wills, trusts, letters of wishes and powers of attorney including business powers of attorney
  • Develop and maintain good client relationship skills
  • Supervise and mentor junior Solicitors
  • Participate in the growth and development of the department/firm by attracting additional business
  • Undertake legal research to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures
  • Support internal procedures and systems including file/case management and time recording
  • Work without significant supervision
  • Work outside normal office hours from time-to-time

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 10 years PQE
  • Solicitor or FCILEx qualification
  • Good solid background in all areas of private client work including the production of Trust and Estate Accounts and Tax Returns
  • Developed a particular strength and reputation in the work area demonstrating technical excellence
  • Commercially aware with strong business development skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation
  • Willing to work closely with other team members
  • Demonstrable track record of managing assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner with excellent attention to detail
  • Able to multitask and keep calm under pressure
  • Able to use initiative and be a forward-planner
  • STEP qualified or willing to study for it
  • Full clean driving licence required for travel
What we offer:
  • Agile working
  • Blended approach to where and how we work

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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