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Senior Private Client Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom, Preston

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

40000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the largest and most well-respected teams in the Northwest, known for handling complex private client matters for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, elderly clients, and landed estates. The team has received multiple industry awards and holds a Tier 1 ranking in the Legal 500 and Chambers Private Wealth Law.

Job Responsibility:

  • Handling a variety of private client matters, including complex wills, trusts, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, and business succession planning
  • Advising on landed estates, capital gains tax, and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and business owners
  • Managing an existing caseload while also developing and maintaining strong relationships with referrers, clients, and professional networks
  • Supervising and supporting junior members of the team as required
  • Playing an integral role in the continued growth of the private client department in Lancashire

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years PQE
  • confident in managing a broad range of private client matters
  • strong technical expertise
  • proactive approach to client care and business development
  • STEP qualification or working towards STEP membership is desirable

Nice to have:

STEP qualification or working towards STEP membership

What we offer:
  • 25 days holiday, increasing to 32 days through a loyalty recognition programme, plus the option to purchase an extra five days annually
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance and income protection insurance
  • Flexible and agile working environment
  • Opportunities for career development within an award-winning firm
  • A strong focus on environmental sustainability, diversity, and inclusion
  • Regular opportunities to contribute to community and colleague-led initiatives

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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