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Private Client Solicitor

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Gateley

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need a first-class academic record, enthusiasm, teamwork, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure while being organised and self-motivated.
  • You will handle estate planning, prepare complex wills, manage trusts, oversee estate administration, assist with elderly dependants, and resolve will disputes.

Requirements

  • first class academic and excellent training record
  • enthusiasm
  • an eagerness to develop and grow the business
  • a strong team work ethic
  • outgoing disposition and “can do” attitude
  • drive, commitment and self-motivation
  • discretion and professionalism
  • strong interpersonal skills and confident manner with the ability to relate to people at all levels
  • ability to work effectively under pressure
  • organised with time and documents

Responsibilities

  • - estate planning, including the preparation of complex wills and lifetime trusts
  • - multi-generational estate planning
  • - tax-efficient business structures and wealth protection
  • - pre-sale planning
  • - estate administration
  • - deeds of variation
  • - lasting powers of attorney/ court of protection/ deputyship applications
  • - assistance with elderly parents and vulnerable dependants
  • - will disputes

FAQs

What is the required PQE for this Private Client Solicitor position?

The role requires 1-3 years of PQE.

Where is this position based?

This position is based in Birmingham.

What type of work will the successful candidate be involved in?

The candidate will work on a mixed caseload including estate planning, estate administration, wills, trusts, tax-efficient business structures, and will disputes, among other areas.

What qualifications or characteristics are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a candidate with strong technical skills, the ability to manage a varied caseload, excellent interpersonal skills, a commercial mindset, and a strong team work ethic.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, we offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities through our Learn platform to help employees develop new skills and progress their careers.

What benefits does Gateley offer?

Gateley offers a competitive remuneration package, annual bonuses based on individual performance, a comprehensive rewards package including annual leave options, cycle to work schemes, health care, and various retail benefits.

How does Gateley support diversity and inclusion?

Gateley is committed to diversity, inclusion, and well-being, recruiting talented individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and providing equal opportunities for all employees.

Is there room for growth within the company?

Yes, there are great development and progression opportunities available for those who demonstrate commitment and a willingness to grow within the business.

What team environment can a new hire expect?

A new hire can expect to work alongside a highly qualified team of professionals who collaborate closely and support one another in providing high-quality service to clients.

Are there flexible working options?

Yes, Gateley offers flexible working patterns to help staff achieve a good work-life balance.

Gateley

We are Gateley, a legal and professional services group.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our clients where they need to be. Since arriving as the new kids on the block all those years ago, we’ve earned our stripes in the legal industry, building a leading name and a revered reputation. It’s why we went Plc – the UK’s first commercial law firm to do so. It’s why we’re pushing the limits of what a legal and professional business can offer. Our diverse team is made up of experts in all areas of law and business. But it’s about more than just their expertise. It’s about being straight talking. We deliver all this advice in simple, clear, everyday language, so you spend less time decoding jargon and more time focusing on what's important to you.