Private Client Solicitor

Vacancy: Private Client Solicitor £40,000-55,000
Position: Full time, permanent
Location: Leeds

My client is a Legal 500, well established firm with offices across the North East and Yorkshire.

Due to expansion, they are currently seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their team in the Leeds office!

The role and duties:

- High value Private Client cases; capital tax planning, trusts, asset protection and succession issues
- Calculating inheritance tax liabilities on death and assessing and advising on methods of reduction
- Drafting wills and letters of wishes, powers of attorney, trust, deeds of appointment and advancement
- Drafting full estate accounts
- Dealing with all aspects of estate administration
- Compliance requirements for trusts and other entities, including the Trust Registration Service
- Attending meetings with the personal representatives and third parties
- & more when required

The successful candidate will be/have:

- Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbally
- A STEP membership (preferably)

In return they offer back:

- Agile working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Family friendly benefits
- Social events
- 1200 chargeable hours per year
- & more!

This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic firm who offer back great benefits.

If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your CV to myself Jack, at j.wood@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively you can call on 01133 979 929

Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career! Terms apply

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