The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years post qualification experience and will currently be working in a private client department. The successful applicant must be able to manage their own caseload which will include Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection work, the establishment and management of Lifetime and Will trusts, probate and the administration of estates. Knowledge and experience of advising clients on inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning is essential. The successful candidate will also be required to supervise and support junior members of staff.

A track record of business development and  the ability to demonstrate marketing skills would be advantageous. Although not essential, a candidate with their own professional connections or client following who wishes for their existing clients to receive an extra ordinary level of service and advice would be welcome.   

Perhaps you feel undervalued and want to join a firm that is progressive, pro-active, which supports a person’s career development and rewards hard work.

Maybe you relish a challenge and the opportunity to work with local, national and international clients and professional intermediaries, having exposure to different tax planning solutions excites you.

You might be a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with your own professional connections and high net worth clients and believe that joining our niche practise will add significant value to those relationships.

If you fit any of the above situations and want an exciting and challenging opportunity, please contact us.

Skills and Attributes

• Proven technical knowledge and track record of a broad range of Private Client law

• Experience of some business development and marketing activities and increasing the client base

• A highly flexible approach and the capability to work well and flourish within a team environment

• Excellent all round communication skills including the capability to develop and maintain strong client relationships

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with other colleagues internally, both within the wider team and across all practice areas

• Proven commitment to working within a quality standards environment

• Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development including self-awareness and self-reflection and continuous improvement

• A track record of consistently delivering to targets and objectives

So, if you feel that you can fulfil the criteria of this role and would like to find out more, please do get in touch and send your CV and a covering letter to Charlotte Langley charlotte@listerlangley.co.uk

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