Solicitor
Private Client
Cumbria
£35000 - £45000

Senior Private Client Lawyer

Ref: 1726| Posted: 9th Dec 2024

Eventus Legal is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join a forward-thinking and highly regarded firm in Cumbria. This permanent full-time position offers flexibility, with both full-time and part-time options available, as well as hybrid working arrangements. The office is commutable from Kendal, Lancaster, Morecambe, Kirkby Lonsdale and the South Lakes. Along with a competitive salary there are also excellent employee benefits including 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working, and death in service benefit.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Private Client Lawyer will manage their own caseload, handling a wide range of private client matters including HNW and corporate clients. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Drafting Wills and handling Estate Planning
  • Managing Trusts and providing advice on tax-efficient structures
  • Dealing with Court of Protection matters and Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Advising clients on wealth protection strategies

 

Person Specification

This opportunity is ideal for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts, Estates, and Court of Protection. While a personal interest in the rural community is a plus, it isn’t essential.

You will also demonstrate:

  • Strong technical skills in private client matters
  • Excellent communication and client care skills
  • Commercial awareness and attention to detail
  • The ability to manage a varied caseload independently
  • Ambition to progress your career with the potential for future Legal Director or Partner roles

 

Benefits and Rewards

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Private Client Lawyer looking for career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The firm offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including:

  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 4% matched pension
  • Death in service benefit
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Discounted legal services

 

About the Company

This well-established firm provides legal services to clients across the North West, with a strong reputation for quality work in the private client sector. They are committed to creating a modern, progressive law firm with a clear focus on the future. The firm offers real opportunities for career advancement, including the potential to work towards Legal Director or Partnership roles.

Having worked with this firm for many years I can confirm that it really is a wonderful firm to work for with strong leadership and a collaborative, supportive approach.

Next Steps

Apply now If you are interested in this Private Client Lawyer role.

Alternatively, for more information about this exciting opportunity, contact Nikki Phillips at Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or call 07530 737333.

If this role doesn't quite align with your current search, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about other opportunities that may be more suited to your needs.

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