We have an exciting, new opportunity for an experienced solicitor/lawyer to join a busy Private Client department of one of the most innovative and unique law firms in Exeter. The role will give someone the opportunity to manage a diverse and interesting client caseload, including estate administration (including of high value estates and estate with business and agricultural assets), lifetime planning for high-net-worth individuals and business clients, succession planning and elderly client matters.
This is a chance to join an award-winning, modern-thinking and successful law firm, which continues to show ambition and expand their legal offering, opening new offices and giving people the chance to grow with the firm. The firm is unique in many ways, with an innovative approach, as well as a commitment to running the business in a green and globally-friendly way. The people within this firm have a vested interest in the success of the firm, so everyone pulls in the same direction and supports each other. With modern offices in the city centre of Exeter, this really will feel like a place to work where you can feel proud to be a part of!
The ideal candidate will ideally have at least 5 years' PQE, and a broad range of experience within private client law. We are ideally after someone who is keen to build positive, long-lasting relationships with clients and have the ambition and desire to seek out and secure new and repeated business. This firm offer a strong salary, an excellent benefits & bonus package and a healthy, positive work culture.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage a diverse and interesting client caseload, including estate administration (including of high value estates and estate with business and agricultural assets), lifetime planning for high-net-worth individuals and business clients, succession planning and elderly client matters.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with other internal teams (Family, Real Estate, Corporate, Contentious Probate/Trusts) to support their work and encourage cross-referrals into the Private Client team.
- Take an active role in supporting the team leadership by contributing to management, supervising junior staff, ensuring Lexcel compliance, and supporting day-to-day operations.
- Engage in business development and support the ongoing review and improvement of team processes, precedents, and working practices to meet future client and referrer needs.
Skills and experience sought:
- Ideally have 5+ years' PQE within private client law
- A credible, ambitious personality
- STEP qualification is desirable, but not essential
Benefits include but not limited to:
- 25 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidays
- Hybrid working model (up to three days from home)
- Exciting company bonus scheme
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Charitable fund raising events and office days
- Eye care vouchers
- Free annual flu-vaccinations
- Mentoring programme
- Study leave
- Long service awards
- Three days volunteering leave each year
- B - Corporation Qualified Business
- And more...
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)