Private Client Solicitor 2-5PQE
Location
Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Details
An award-winning, modern-thinking and successful law firm in Exeter are looking for a Private Client Lawyer to join their established and reputable team. With high-quality work and the chance to be a part of one of the most desirable law firms to work for, this is a great opportunity for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking to take their career to the next level. The ideal candidate will have circa 2-5 years' PQE working within a broad private client law, although we are considering candidates with slightly more or less experience. We are ideally after someone who is commercially aware and who can be a positive ambassador for the firm.
The firm offers one of the best cultures available within an Exeter law firm, while they also offer a solid benefits package with an excellent salary package and bonus. They put emphasis on their people's well-being, having introduced a number of ideas to the work week, including having regular Pilates sessions in the office, as well as having a table tennis table in the office for people to use. They also enjoy a number of other activities, including running sessions, "bake off" competitions and other events around the calendar.
Tasks will include:
- You will undertake a varied and interesting client caseload which will include lifetime planning for higher net worth and business clients (including will, LPA and trust drafting), succession planning for business owners, farmers/landowners and professionals, and larger estate administrations.
- You will be responsible for assisting in the management of the team that provides advice on estate administration
- You will be developing the existing relationships with other teams (Family, Real Estate, Corporate and Contentious Probate/Trusts) to provide assistance with their work, and also to promote the cross referral of work into the Private Client team.
- In addition to client work, there will be administrative duties, such as assisting with general management of the team, supervision and mentoring for junior members of the team and Lexcel compliance.
- The successful applicant will also be active and innovative in business development activities.
Skills and experience sought:
- 2-5 years' PQE within private client law
- A credible, ambitious personality
- Someone who enjoys a modern team environment
- You will have the ability to enhance the firm's clients’ experience through the delivery of exceptional client service
Hours and Benefits:
- 25 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidays
- Hybrid working model
- Exciting company bonus scheme
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company choir group
- Charitable fund raising events and office days
- Office Table Tennis
- Eye care vouchers
- Free annual flu-vaccinations
- Mentoring programme
- Study leave
- 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)
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