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Solicitor/Associate- Private Client

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Gateley

15d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should possess strong academics, enthusiasm, a team-oriented mindset, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure while staying organized and motivated.
  • You will handle estate planning, prepare complex wills, manage trusts, oversee estate administration, assist with powers of attorney, and address 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 experience level for this position?

We are looking for a Private Client Solicitor/Associate with 3-5 years PQE.

Where can the successful candidate be based?

The successful candidate can be based in either our Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham offices.

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

The successful candidate will handle estate planning, multi-generational estate planning, tax-efficient business structures, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, will disputes, and more.

What attributes are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

We seek candidates with strong technical skills, a genuine desire to develop client relationships, a strong commercial mindset, and a passion for delivering excellence, along with attributes like enthusiasm, teamwork, and professionalism.

What training and development opportunities are available?

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities through our Learn platform to help develop new skills and progress in your career.

Is there an opportunity for bonuses?

Yes, we offer a competitive remuneration package with the opportunity to receive an annual bonus based on individual performance.

How does Gateley approach diversity and inclusion?

Gateley values diversity, inclusion, and well-being as a significant part of its culture, providing equal opportunities for all regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture.

What benefits does Gateley offer to its employees?

Our benefits package includes options for annual leave, health care, pension, employee assistance programs, cycle to work schemes, and a variety of retail benefits curated through Perks At Work/Home.

What kind of clients does the Private Client team work with?

The Private Client team works with ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, family businesses, and corporate professionals on private wealth and family legal matters.

Will there be any screening checks before employment?

Yes, if you receive an offer, a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed, including eligibility to work, qualifications, criminal records, financial stability, and references from previous employers.

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.