LIFE PLANNING/PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE

We are looking for a fee earner to join our private client/life planning department.

LIFE PLANNING/PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE

We are looking for a fee earner, 4+ years post qualified.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse caseload with a high level of autonomy
• Working closely with clients to understand their requirements
• Running your own Wills, LPAs, estate administration and trust files and expanding the existing client base
• Contributing to the firm's business development and strategic objectives.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, in particular Wills, LPAs and inheritance tax forms, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant up to date legal standards and regulations.
• Advising on Inheritance Tax planning.
• Work independently whilst liaising with the Head of Department and Directors when needed.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients and contacts, offering tailored advice and solutions.

Qualifications and skills:

• A qualified solicitor or legal executive with a minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience of managing your own high-level caseload independently in all aspects of private client work including Wills, LPAs, estates and trusts
• Experience of dealing with a high-net-worth caseload including complex estates and trusts.
• Willingness to work as part of an experienced friendly team
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards
• Desire for long-term stability and contributing to the firm's growth
• Experience in property law would be preferred but not essential.
• The successful candidate should be professional, organised, competent, enthusiastic and ambitious
• Confidence to be involved with business development activities.

The ideal candidate would work full time and in the office with the team, but we can offer some flexibility with this and a request for part-time hours would also be considered.

We offer:

• A tax-free bonus scheme
• Organised social and team events
• Genuine career prospects for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work in a great location in central York

If you think this opportunity fits your career aspirations, please contact our Head of Business Operations Alice McLuckie at with your CV and covering letter.

Guest Walker is a leading and established firm of solicitors based in York specialising in commercial, residential property law and life planning.