Private Client Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity to join our busy Private Wealth and Succession team.

Ramsdens are an award-winning, Legal 500 recommended full-service law firm with 12 offices across Yorkshire. The foundations of the firm's success is rooted in the efforts of our excellent staff, both legal and support. We pride ourselves on being a modern, forward-thinking firm while maintaining the traditional values of a trusted legal partner.

We are looking to recruit an experienced 5-8 year PQE Private Client Fee Earner to join our established, fast growing York team. STEP qualification is preferable but not necessary. You will be expected to manage your own case load, with Partner support, and hit the ground running.

Your role will include:

• Advising and drafting bespoke Will planning structures for clients.
• Providing long term capital tax estate planning solutions for HNW individuals, Business owners, Farmers and entrepreneurs.
• Administering complex estates, often involving trusts and third party advisors.
• Administration of intestate estates.
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Advising on and drafting various lifetime Trusts and trust administration.
• Actively participating in the firm's business development and networking in York and the surrounding area.
• You will be encouraged and supported to develop your career and specialise in areas of particular interest to you.
• You will work closely with clients and their families and third party advisors, including accountants, financial advisors and tax professionals. The role offers exposure to high value, technical work in a collaborative and friendly environment that encourages professional growth.

The firm invests in the latest technology, flexible working arrangements and staff wellbeing.

• The Firm takes an active interest in your professional development, ensuring you have support as you build your career.
• Broad and engaging caseload of complex and high value matters.
• Based in York but with agile working arrangements. The Firm's collaborative ethos encourages cross departmental referrals.
• Excellent work life balance with a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• The firm invests in the latest technology, flexible working, and staff wellbeing, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to excel in your role and advance your career.
• Competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

At Ramsdens, we offer a supportive environment and realistic opportunities for development and progression.