We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our growing client, a leading regional law firm with a reputation for exceptional client service and a supportive, forward-thinking culture.

Our client is seeking a talented and personable Private Client Solicitor / Associate (1-10 years' PQE) to join their well-regarded team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to handle high-quality work, build long-term relationships with clients, and develop your expertise in a collaborative environment.

The firm can be described as progressive and client-centric, committed to making the legal process straightforward and supportive. Their Private Client team is known for its compassionate approach, technical excellence, and ability to deliver bespoke solutions, whether assisting high-net-worth individuals, business owners, or vulnerable clients.

This is a key appointment for someone with solid experience in Private Client matters, particularly Trusts and Complex Estates, Inheritance Tax Planning, and Court of Protection work.

You’ll be joining a vibrant team that shares knowledge across multiple offices and enjoys a strong reputation both regionally and nationally.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

• A qualified Solicitor or Lawyer with 1-10 + years' PQE in Private Client law, with a strong focus on estate administration and trusts
• Strong expertise in estate administration and working with elderly or vulnerable clients
• STEP/SFE membership (or willingness to work towards it)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive, thoughtful approach with a genuine interest in client care and long-term planning

Within this position, you’ll also be:

• Managing a varied caseload of trusts, estates, wills, probate, powers of attorney, and succession planning
• Handling complex estate administrations, including those involving agricultural or business assets
• Advising on tax efficiency, capacity issues, and drafting key legal documents (e.g. deeds of variation, declarations of trust)
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
• Collaborating across the firm on lifetime planning matters
• Engaging in business development and client relationship-building initiatives

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

 Talk Staff Recruitment act as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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