Private Client Solicitor

Gloucestershire – £40,000 - £50,000

Exciting Opportunity for an Ambitious Private Client Solicitor in Gloucestershire!
 
Join a prestigious law firm in Gloucestershire that is offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional with a minimum of 3 years PQE and a solid background in private client work.
 
This role provides a welcoming and professional team environment, focusing on delivering a streamlined private client service, covering wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate and trust administration, and court of protection work.

What's in it for You?

• Hybrid working and flexible working patterns
• 24 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private health cover
• Excellent opportunities for training & development within the firm
• Pension & life cover
• Staff discounts

 
What we are looking for:

• 3 Years PQE
• Preferred, but not essential: Possession of the STEP or SFE qualification.
• Proficient in preparing Wills, with expertise in incorporating measures for asset protection and tax mitigation.
• In-depth understanding of fundamental principles related to inheritance, capital gains, and income tax, with practical application in an estate planning context.
• Knowledgeable in the formation, administration, and taxation of trusts, as well as the administration of estates and deeds of variation.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney, offering specialized advice for elderly clients.
• Learn and efficiently manage workload while meeting clients’ demanding requirements.
• Communicate effectively in writing using correct grammar and plain English.
• Be an enthusiastic and strong team player with an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness.
• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in IT.

 
To find out more about this excellent opportunity, apply below or alternatively you can send me an email with your CV at ben@douglas-scott.co.uk or give me a call on 0117 284 2120 and I will be happy to provide you with further information.