Lifetime Lawyer

  • Job Reference: BH-36839
  • Date Posted: 15 October 2024
  • Recruiter: Law Staff
  • Location: Bury St Edmunds
  • Salary: £50,000 to £70,000
  • Sector: Private client, Wills & Probate
  • Personnel Type: Solicitor

Job Description

Job Title: Solicitor (Private Client - Tax, Trusts, Wills & Probate)
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working
Job Reference: 36839

About the Firm
Our client has been offering legal services since 1893, providing advice to both individuals and companies on a wide range of legal matters, both nationally and internationally. They are highly ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers for providing excellent client service.

About the Role
We are seeking a 3 years+ PQE solicitor (or CILEX) with private client experience to join the Tax, Trusts, Wills & Probate department.

Essential Experience:
  • Advising clients on lifetime issues, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, inheritance tax, family asset succession, and protection
Desirable Experience:
  • Business structure knowledge (partnerships, LLPs, companies)
  • Court of Protection experience
  • Trusts/trust administration (including related compliance issues)
  • Wider tax knowledge
  • Probate administration experience
  • STEP & CTA qualified or part-qualified
Knowledge and Skills:You must be able to:
  • Manage your own caseload
  • Handle your own financial housekeeping
  • Conduct client meetings (both face-to-face and remotely)
  • Assess legal issues, advise accordingly, and conduct legal research
  • Advise on costs and scope of work
  • Draft documents and letters of advice
  • Keep up to date with law and practice
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and team skills

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Person: Shabir Jiza  
Contact Email: shabir.jiza@law-staff.co.uk  
Contact Phone: 01954 208083 


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