Private Client Solicitor

We are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our team based in either Wakefield or Doncaster. You will manage a busy caseload of private client matters and advise clients on complex and taxable estates and trust work.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own busy caseload of private client matters from start to finish
• Advising clients on complex and taxable estates, including inheritance tax planning
• Drafting and administering trusts
• Preparing wills and advising on estate planning matters
• Drafting and registering lasting powers of attorney
• Dealing with estate administration, including high-value and complex estates
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Wakefield and Doncaster offices
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal procedures

Person Specification

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in private client work
• STEP qualification (or working towards) desirable
• Strong experience running a large and varied caseload independently
• Proven expertise in complex and taxable estates and trust work
• Confident advising clients on wills, estate planning and LPAs
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Able to work flexibly between the Wakefield and Doncaster offices

Benefits and Rewards

• £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus an extra day at Christmas & New Year’s Eve
• Bupa Wellbeing Healthcare plan including membership for immediate family
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity payments
• Life assurance, income protection and critical illness scheme
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working (role‑dependent)
• Sickness pay
• Perkbox membership

Equal Opportunity Employer

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