Private Client Lawyer

Private Client Lawyer, Bedfordshire / Hybrid, 2+ Years PQE, £45,000+ (DOE) - A new opportunity for an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join an expanding legal team in Bedfordshire. JOB REF:5861.

THE ROLE:
• This is an excellent opportunity for a private client professional seeking to develop their career within an ambitious and supportive firm.
• You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own matters, build lasting client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the department.
• Manage a diverse caseload of private client matters, with a primary focus on probate and estate administration.
• Advise clients on wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Administer estates of varying complexity, including taxable and non-taxable estates.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially minded legal advice tailored to clients’ individual circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the growth and development of the private client department.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from Private Client Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 2 Years PQE.
• Proven experience in private client work, particularly probate and estate administration.
• Knowledge of inheritance tax, estate planning, wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
• Experience handling taxable and non-taxable estates.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• A proactive attitude towards professional development and departmental growth.
• STEP membership or a relevant qualification would be advantageous, although a willingness to work towards the qualification will also be welcomed.

ON OFFER:
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Genuine career progression.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Gemma at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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