Private Client Lawyer - Capio Recruitment Legal : Job Details

Location: Lincoln, UKPosition: Private Client LawyerSalary: £40,000+ DOE

Capio Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded Top 200 law firm to find an experienced and motivated Private Client Lawyer for their growing Lincoln office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable firm, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional client care and offering a supportive environment with clear opportunities for career progression.

As a Private Client Lawyer, you will manage a varied caseload, providing expert legal advice to clients on a wide range of private client matters. This will include advising on wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, powers of attorney, and tax planning. You will be working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and vulnerable clients, delivering a high standard of client service throughout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate, estate planning, inheritance tax, and lasting powers of attorney.
• Advising clients on the administration of estates, including intestacies and high-value, complex estates.
• Providing tailored tax and estate planning advice, with a focus on preserving wealth for future generations.
• Advising on the creation and management of trusts, both lifetime and will trusts.
• Drafting a variety of legal documents, such as wills, trust deeds, and lasting powers of attorney.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring that clients receive an empathetic, responsive, and professional service.
• Working closely with colleagues in other departments, including Court of Protection and Family, to provide comprehensive legal support.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in private client law. You will have a genuine passion for this area of work and the ability to manage a caseload independently while maintaining excellent client relationships.

You will need:

• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience in private client law.
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, tax planning, and estate administration.
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Experience advising on inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation.
• The ability to build lasting client relationships and maintain a high standard of client care.
• STEP qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous but not essential.

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work within a leading law firm with an excellent reputation.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
• The chance to work on high-quality, complex private client matters and develop your expertise in this specialised area of law.