Private Client Solicitor

Cheshire – £43,500 - £55,000

Private Client Solicitor | Warrington | 2+ PQE
 
Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is currently working with a well-established regional law firm in Warrington that is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join its friendly and experienced team.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client lawyer seeking a varied role with genuine client contact, responsibility across the full spectrum of private client work, and the chance to contribute to business development within a supportive environment.
 
The Role
 
You will manage a broad caseload of private client matters, including:
 
Estate Administration

• Managing the administration of estates from start to finish
• Preparing and applying for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
• Completing and submitting inheritance tax, income tax and capital gains tax forms
• Collecting and realising estate assets, settling liabilities and distributing estates
• Preparing estate and distribution accounts
• Advising on tax planning and preparing Deeds of Variation

Wills & Estate Planning

• Taking client instructions and providing tailored estate planning advice
• Assessing client capacity where required
• Advising on inheritance tax and tax mitigation strategies
• Drafting and supervising the execution of simple and complex wills
• Handling applications for statutory wills where necessary

Trusts & Tax

• Advising clients on trust structures and tax implications
• Drafting trust documentation and providing ongoing trust advice

Powers of Attorney

• Advising clients on Lasting Powers of Attorney and related matters
• Drafting LPAs and assisting with registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Acting as Certificate Provider where appropriate

Elderly Client Work

• Advising and assisting elderly clients with their personal and financial affairs
• Managing finances under Powers of Attorney where required
• Providing guidance on benefits and funding options, including social care considerations

Court of Protection

• Making applications for Deputyship and other Court orders
• Complying with Court directions and preparing accounts for the Court
• Managing ongoing affairs of protected parties

You will also have the opportunity to support business development initiatives, helping to build and strengthen the firm's private client offering.
 
About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in Private Client work
• Experience across the full range of private client matters
• Strong IT skills and comfortable working in a paper-light environment
• Organised with excellent client care skills
• An interest in contributing to business development

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme

You will be joining a well-established and approachable team, offering a supportive environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a respected regional firm.
 
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.