Private Client Solicitor / Associate Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join a highly regarded Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked Private Client Advisory team based in Chichester, with hybrid working options available. This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative and high-performing team advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
Your Role and Responsibilities
- Legal and tax aspects of estate and succession planning
- Trusts created during a lifetime or by will
- Tax planning, estate administration, and post-death planning
What We're Looking For
- A strong background in advising on and managing complex wills, probate, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorney and estate administration
- Experience in lifetime inheritance tax (IHT) planning and the taxation and administration of trusts
- Exceptional financial discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and external professionals
- Empathy and compassion to guide clients through personal and challenging circumstances
- Experience in supervising and mentoring junior team members
- A passion for business development and building client relationships
- Familiarity with the private client markets in West Sussex or Hampshire (desirable, but not essential)
- This role is ideally suited to a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with over 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave as standard, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional hours
- Flexible and generous pension schemes
- Two paid volunteering days per year to support a cause of your choice
- Westfield Health membership offering medical service refunds and access to Aviva Digital GP services
- Comprehensive well-being initiatives to support your mental health and work-life balance
- Hybrid working options through the Flexible by Choice program, tailored to role and team requirements
Why Join?
This firm fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where colleagues can flourish. It has been recognised among the Best Workplaces for Well-being for Large Organisations for 2024. The company's dedication to social responsibility and community investment ensures a positive impact on its people, clients and the environment.
Additional Information
All applicants must complete a thorough pre-employment screening process, which includes eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks. The screening process complies fully with Data Protection and other applicable laws.
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Private Client Solicitor in Chichester employer: Aviva plc
Aviva Investors is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, competitive salaries, and generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and flexible working options, we empower our team to thrive both professionally and personally. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to driving positive change in the investment landscape while enjoying a supportive culture that values inclusivity and community engagement.
