The posting
Experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Overview
A leading regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire and the Midlands is seeking a confident, proactive, and structured Private Client professional to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a broad range of private client matters while contributing to the development of the department.
The Role
The successful candidate will be experienced in a variety of private client matters, including:
- Drafting Wills, including those utilising trusts for complex family situations
- Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning
- Preparation and registration of Powers of Attorney (EPAs and LPAs)
- Court of Protection practice
- Administration of taxable and non-taxable estates
- Identifying trust administration requirements
The role also involves supporting the departments Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the firms reputation and business.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing service to existing clients
- Work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business
- Develop and enhance the Private Client department
- Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant law and practice
- Maintain and enhance professional legal skills
- Manage financial control, including billing and cash flow on client matters
- Perform fee-earning work accurately and reliably in accordance with the firms quality and risk procedures
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience in all mainstream private client matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, mental capacity issues, Tax Planning, Estate Administration, and use of Trusts
- Ability to manage own caseload confidently
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Account Rules
- Excellent communication, written, and numeracy skills
- Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients
- Proactive, positive, and professional approach
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure
Desirable
- STEP qualified or desire to qualify
- Experience with agricultural estates or high-net-worth clients
- Ability to supervise others
- Knowledge of case management systems
- Marketing and business development skills
- Presentation and public speaking skills
Attributes
- High level of integrity and empathy
- Hardworking and client-focused
- Ability to react well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Established client following
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Staff discount on legal fees
- Income protection
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Salary exchange pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme



