Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor/Associate Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join a highly regarded Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked Private Client Advisory team based in Chichester, with hybrid working options available. This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative and high-performing team advising high-net-worth individuals and families.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will provide expert guidance to clients on the following areas:

• Legal and tax aspects of estate and succession planning
• Trusts created during a lifetime or by will
• Tax planning, estate administration, and post-death planning

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

• A strong background in advising on and managing complex wills, probate, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorney and estate administration
• Experience in lifetime inheritance tax (IHT) planning and the taxation and administration of trusts
• Exceptional financial discipline and the ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and external professionals
• Empathy and compassion to guide clients through personal and challenging circumstances
• Experience in supervising and mentoring junior team members
• A passion for business development and building client relationships
• Familiarity with the private client markets in West Sussex or Hampshire (desirable, but not essential)

This role is ideally suited to a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with over 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)

Benefits

This role comes with a competitive benefits package, including:

• 25 days of annual leave as standard, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional hours
• Flexible and generous pension schemes
• Two paid volunteering days per year to support a cause of your choice
• Westfield Health membership offering medical service refunds and access to Aviva Digital GP services
• Comprehensive well-being initiatives to support your mental health and work-life balance
• Hybrid working options through the “Flexible by Choice” program, tailored to role and team requirements

Why Join?

This firm fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where colleagues can flourish. It has been recognised among the Best Workplaces for Well-being for Large Organisations for 2024. The company’s dedication to social responsibility and community investment ensures a positive impact on its people, clients and the environment.

Additional Information

All applicants must complete a thorough pre-employment screening process, which includes eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks. The screening process complies fully with Data Protection and other applicable laws.

How to Apply

• Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link