Private Client Solicitor / Cilex – Full Time / Part Time (Milton Keynes)
We are seeking a committed and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our well‑established and busy Private Client team. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Tax Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection matters.
Key Responsibilities- Drafting, preparing and executing Wills and Codicils.
- Advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
- Handling Probate applications, Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration, and full estate administration.
- Advising on and administering Trusts, including lifetime trusts and post death arrangements.
- Providing inheritance tax, capital gains tax and general estate planning advice.
- Supporting and advising elderly clients in a sensitive and professional manner.
- Maintaining excellent client care and communication, ensuring all work complies with regulatory and firm standards.
- Contributing to business development initiatives and maintaining strong referrer relationships.
- Qualified Solicitor (ideally 5+ PQE) or CILEX Fellows.
- Experience across a broad range of Private Client matters including Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts.
- STEP qualification beneficial but not essential.
- Experience of HNW clients.
- Strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and a client focused approach.
- Ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.
- Ability to support junior members of the team with training needs.
- A supportive and progressive working environment.
- Career development opportunities within a growing practice.
- The chance to contribute meaningfully to a much valued Private Client team.
- Work within a respected local office with the backing of a wider, modern law firm.
- 26 days paid holiday per year.
- Private medical insurance.
This is a Full Time role. Part Time would be considered.
Benefits- Competitive salary.
- 26 days holiday per year.
- Private healthcare.
- Death in service.
- Generous bonus scheme.
- Flexibility and modern working arrangements.
- Employee health insurance.
- Discounted membership for family members.
- Discounted conveyancing and legal services such as wills and family trusts.
- A pension scheme with employer contributions of 4%.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and value individuals for their skills, potential and what they can bring to the firm.
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