Private Client Solicitor - Head of Department
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Location
Bridgend
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£45000 - £75000 per annum
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Contact:
Dan Mason
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Email:
Dan.mason@yolkrecruitment.com
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Contact phone:
02921 673747
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Job ref:
BH-29817
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Published:
over 1 year ago
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Expiry date:
2022-09-10
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Start date:
2022-08-10
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Consultant:
ConsultantDrop
Private Client Solicitor- Head of Department
Salary banding £45k – 70k above market rate
Yolk are working with a modern dynamic Law Firm based in Bridgend who are looking for a head of department for their Private Client Team
This is what you’ll be doing
As Private Client Solicitor you will be:-
Running a case load of Estate Administration, Wills and Power of Attorney matters with minimal supervision
Completing inheritance tax forms
Provide advice on Tax, trust, inheritance & capital gains tax and offshore assets
Supervising junior members of the team
Maintain and develop excellent client relationships
Keep up to date with changes in the law to further your professional development
Bring in work as necessary although not essential as systems are in place that are generating work
The experience you’ll bring to the team
Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
Strong probate ability
Strong experience in Private Client work (ideally a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters)
A real passion for this area of law
Excellent client service levels and an understanding of the range & type of clients & their needs
Experience of building strong client relationships to encourage an active pipeline of work
Confident networker with experience of being involved in business development activities
Good financial management, including regular billing & collection of fees
Working effectively with others in a team and the ability to delegate where appropriate
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact with clients and agents in a friendly and approachable manner
Keen advocate skills
Ambition, with strong business acumen
And this is what you’ll get in return
An above market rate salary (£45-75k) and opportunities for Directorship
Homeworking
Generous holiday allowance
Free parking Pension Plan
Fantastic work/life balance
The opportunity to progress from an early stage
Are you up to the challenge?
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*