Private Client Solicitor

A Private Client Solicitor is required to join one of the strongest and leading Private Client departments in the Northeast region. This opportunity to join this Newcastle city centre private practice firm can offer progression, high net worth clients, and a full mix of private client matters for you to manage, with the support of an excellent team.

Our client is open to having very confidential conversations with any private client solicitors who would like to have an initial chat, find out more about the firm and the quality of work. So if you could be thinking it's worth finding out more about this opportunity please do not hesitate to contact Helen Mauborgne at Sacco Mann.

Duties and responsibilities

- Managing a busy and diverse caseload of a range of Private Client matters, including the preparation of complex wills, the administration of high value estates and all manner of trusts.

- You will be joining a highly experienced and close-knit team with two Partners who are highly recognised for their Private Client work and are keen to expand with another Solicitor to the department.

- The firm truly pride themselves on providing top-tier standards of legal services and client care and are looking for someone to work in line with this ethos and mindset.

- You will be fully supported in your learning and development and our client will support you in studying STEP if this is of interest.

The ideal candidate:

- You will have experience of handling a mixed caseload of Private Client matters - either pre-qualification (training contract seat) or up to around 4 years post qualification.

- The ability to work to deadlines in this role is essential and so you must be able to organise and prioritise your work effectively.

- You will be a confident communicator with capabilities in managing client expectations on wide ranging needs.

- Open discussion around the possibility of flexible working, part time hours and working from home.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role or have any questions, please contact Helen Mauborgne at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9786 or ask to speak to another member of the team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.

All references to PQE are given as a guideline only and we are of course happy to consider applicants who fall outside of this range but who have the relevant skill set.