At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise high-net-worth clients on wills, trusts, and estate planning.
- Company: Established private client team in Belfast with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing complex cases and building lasting client relationships.
- Qualifications: 8+ years' PQE in private client law with strong technical knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 Β£ per year.
Senior Associate (+) - Private Client Belfast My client is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor with ideally 8+ years' PQE to join its well-established Private Client team in Belfast.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and trustees, providing trusted advice on complex and often sensitive matters.
You'll advise clients across the full spectrum of private client work, including wills, estate and succession planning, trusts, probate and estate administration, powers of attorney, tax planning and wealth preservation.
The role offers significant client contact, the opportunity to manage your own high-quality caseload and the chance to play an important part in the continued growth of the practice.
This position would suit a technically strong solicitor who enjoys developing long-term client relationships and delivering pragmatic, tailored advice.
You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development initiatives as part of a collaborative and ambitious team.
What you'll bring: Qualified Solicitor with ideally 8+ years' PQE in private client law.
Strong experience advising on wills, trusts, probate, estate administration and succession planning.
Excellent technical knowledge and a commercial, client-focused approach.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to manage complex matters with sensitivity and professionalism.
An interest in mentoring junior lawyers and supporting business development.
What's on offer: A high-quality and varied private client caseload.
The opportunity to work with an established and respected client base.
A supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
Genuine long-term career progression opportunities.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
If you're a Private Client Solicitor with around 8 years' PQE or more looking for a senior role where you can work on high-quality matters, build lasting client relationships and play a key role in a successful and growing team, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.
Skills: Solicitor Lawyer HNW IHT TPBN1_NI
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Sphere Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team