Private Client Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate – Brighton, East Sussex
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate / Senior Associate Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked Private Client Advisory team based in Brighton, with hybrid working options available. This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative and high-performing team advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
As an Associate/Senior Associate, you will provide expert guidance to clients on the following areas:
*Legal and tax aspects of estate and succession planning.
*Trusts created during a lifetime or by will.
*Tax planning, estate administration and post-death planning.
To be successful in this role, you should bring:
*A strong background in advising on and managing complex wills, probate, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorney and estate administration
*Experience in lifetime inheritance tax (IHT) planning and the taxation and administration of trusts
*Exceptional financial discipline and the ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and external professionals
*Empathy and compassion to guide clients through personal and challenging circumstances
*Experience in supervising and mentoring junior team members
*A passion for business development and building client relationships
*Familiarity with the private client markets in West Sussex or Hampshire (desirable, but not essential)
This role is ideally suited to a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with over 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
Benefits:
This role comes with a competitive benefits package, including:
*25 days of annual leave as standard, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional hours
*Flexible and generous pension schemes
*Two paid volunteering days per year to support a cause of your choice
*Westfield Health membership offering medical service refunds and access to Aviva Digital GP services
*Comprehensive well-being initiatives to support your mental health and work-life balance
*Hybrid working options through the "Flexible by Choice" program, tailored to role and team requirements
Why Join?
This firm fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where colleagues can flourish. The company’s dedication to social responsibility and community investment ensures a positive impact on its people, clients and the environment.
How to Apply:
*Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
*Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal
We look forward to hearing from you.
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