Partner (Private Client Law)

Overview 

Our client is a well-established and highly successful full-service law firm based in Devon that offers expert & trusted legal advice to individuals and businesses. The business is doing very well and has a thriving Private Client division, which is one of the largest in Devon. The Department has excellent relationships with clients and works across a wide variety of Private Client matters that entail: Wills, Trusts, Tax Planning, Planning for Later Life, Court of Protection and Probate. Due to continued growth, there exists the key strategic requirement to recruit a Partner within Private Client. The person could be based in any of the client's Devon offices. 

Role & Responsibilities

The Private Client Lawyer will have the following core role & responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead a broad range of Private Client workflows, personally running your own caseload capably and competently, within areas such as wills, tax planning, trusts and estates
• Involvement with forecasts, fees, development & mentoring of staff, recruitment of new team members and general administration of running the unit 
• Help to ensure this Private Client branch is successful; achieves and exceeds targets,  grows and has very positive culture
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and other stakeholders, delivering great results and service for clients 
• Be involved with company networking and marketing where appropriate
• Effective time management and organisation skills with the running of the team and services provided in relation to all client matters

Objective Expertise & Subjective Traits

Suitable candidates for this role are likely to have the following backgrounds:

• A qualified self-sufficient experienced Private Client solicitor in areas such as wills, trusts, estates and/or tax/life planning
• A strong communicator with excellent time management, organisation, commercial management and administration skills
• STEP qualification is a ‘nice to have’
• Determined, focused, energetic and a team player
• Proactive, confident and professional at all times with a high degree of integrity
• Hands on, progressive and someone that is able to challenge, improve and develop existing practices
• Enthusiastic outlook and charismatic with a good sense of humour

The Opportunity

• The chance to be a Partner   
• The opportunity to be part of one of the largest Private Client departments in Devon 
• The chance to join a successful business with a strong brand that is growing
• The chance to work within a stimulating, highly sociable and positive environment

If this opportunity is of interest, please do email us your CV.