We are seeking an experienced Trust & Probate Lawyer to join our established Private Client team in Royston. This is a senior appointment offering the opportunity to handle complex and high-value matters whilst playing a key role in the continued development of the department.
You will advise a broad range of clients on trusts, estate administration, succession planning, wills, inheritance tax planning, and related private client matters. This role would suit a confident and commercially minded solicitor looking to take on a leadership position within a respected and growing firm.
Duties
- Manage a varied caseload of complex trust and probate matters
- Advise on wills, estate administration, trusts, tax and succession planning
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
- Provide technical support and mentoring to junior members of the team
- Assist with business development and networking activities
- Contribute to the strategic growth of the Private Client department
Successful Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 10+ years' PQE in Private Client work
- Strong technical expertise in trust and probate matters
- Experience handling high-value and complex estates
- Excellent client care, communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercially aware with an interest in business development
- STEP qualification desirable but not essential
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- High-quality and varied private client work
- Clear opportunity to influence and help shape the department
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Flexible working arrangements available
Please apply via the advert or contact Calum at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.
