Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire

Salary: Very Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

The Client:

Our client is a well-established law firm, offering a wide range of legal services for both business and personal needs.

The Role:

As a Solicitor in a private client department, youll oversee all aspects of private client work.

Responsibilities:

? Drafting Wills and administering estates for both individual and business clients.
? Providing advice on tax planning strategies.
? Preparing responses to a Larke v Nugus request.
? Managing Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.


Requirements:

? Previously worked as a Solicitor or in a similar role.
? Minimum 3 years of PQE
? Experience with various probate disputes, including the validity of Wills, testator capacity, estate administration issues, and disputes over estate administration costs.
? Familiarity with the law regarding Contested Wills and Inheritance Act claims.
? Background in handling contentious probate matters for clients.
? Understanding of Will preparation, including strategies for asset protection and tax mitigation.
? Knowledge of trust formation, administration, and taxation; estate administration; and deeds of variation.
? Expertise in preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney.
? Skilled in the fundamental principles of inheritance, capital gains, and income tax within estate planning.
? STEP / SFE qualification would be preferred.
? Must have right to work in the UK.


Benefits:

? Competitive salary
? 24 days holiday
? Free Parking
? Opticians scheme
? Life Assurance scheme
? Corporate healthcare plan
? Employee pension scheme
? Bonus & Incentive scheme
? Staff discounts on services


Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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