We’re looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor at 3-5 years PQE, to join our established Succession & Tax team in London (ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth directories). The role will ideally suit an ambitious and technical Associate looking for that opportunity to take on more responsibility, with support for development towards future promotion. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate broad experience of Private Client work and will have a thorough understanding of lifetime planning options.
You will typically be involved in the following:
- Lifetime planning - to cover advice on Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Income Tax and the creation of lifetime trusts
- Obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration and administering estates, including foreign domicile, re-sealing of grants and intestate estates
- Preparing deeds of variation, deeds of gift and deeds of family arrangement
- Drafting and advising on complex Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Acting for clients with cross border affairs
- Providing trust advice particularly around setting up, management and administration with reference to the firm's dedicated Trust Administration team.
We support hybrid working, typically with 3-4 days flexible office attendance, according to business need.
About You
Suitable candidates will have a strong background in a Private Client practice with a specific knowledge and interest in lifetime planning work. Other skills should include:
- Strong technical competence and intellectual ability (STEP qualification preferred or committed to obtaining it, where appropriate)
- Confident and personable approach, with excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing a role model for others to follow, to supervise others and to delegate effectively depending upon your role in the team
- An understanding and appreciation of the value of high levels of client care
- Demonstrable experience of managing relationships with colleagues (including those in other legal disciplines) and third party introducers of work
- Flexible outlook with an ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- IT literate (you will receive training on our Practice Management System, Peppermint and Document Management System, iManage)
The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.
Blake Morgan strives to create and maintain a positive, non-discriminatory work environment. We will ensure that all applications for vacancies will be considered without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, colour, religion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We strive to ensure that our shortlisting and interviewing panels are diverse. Further details about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be found here.