Senior Private Client Solicitor – Wills & Probate
Ards / Bangor | Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience | Hybrid Working | Permanent
An opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to take ownership, develop a department and play a key role in the continued growth of an established legal practice.
I’m working with a well-established legal practice to recruit a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its team, with the position available in either its Ards or Bangor office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor with a strong background in wills, probate and estate administration who is confident managing their own caseload and building strong client relationships.
Offering considerable autonomy, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the department, this position would suit someone looking for more than simply managing an existing caseload.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of the private client department, making this an exciting longer-term career opportunity.
The Role
You will take responsibility for a varied private client caseload, principally focusing on wills, probate and estate administration.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising clients on wills, estate planning and succession matters.
- Managing probate applications and estate administration.
- Advising on inheritance and estate-related matters.
- Preparing wills and other relevant private client documentation.
- Managing client relationships and providing clear, practical legal advice.
- Taking ownership of your own caseload from initial instruction through to completion.
- Identifying opportunities to develop client relationships and generate additional business.
- Contributing to the growth and development of the private client department.
There may also be opportunities to become involved in conveyancing work, although this is not essential.
You will have support from the wider team while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own files and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.
About You
We’re keen to speak with experienced Private Client Solicitors who have the technical ability, commercial awareness and confidence to manage a caseload independently.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience within a private client department, particularly wills, probate and estate administration.
- The ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision.
- Strong technical knowledge across private client matters.
- Excellent client-care and communication skills.
- The confidence to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- A proactive and commercially minded approach.
- An interest in developing and growing a private client department.
Experience in conveyancing would be advantageous but is not essential.
We’re particularly interested in candidates who have previously contributed to the development or growth of a department, although this is not a prerequisite.
This position would suit an established solicitor with the experience and ambition to take on greater responsibility. It is not intended as a newly qualified position.
What’s On Offer?
- Competitive salary: Remuneration commensurate with experience.
- Private healthcare: Health cover included as part of the benefits package.
- Hybrid working: Flexibility to work from home, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
- Location flexibility: Opportunity to be based in either Ards or Bangor.
- Autonomy: Responsibility for managing and developing your own caseload.
- Career development: The opportunity to play an important role in growing the private client department.
- Support: Guidance and support from an established legal practice.
- Long-term opportunity: The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the continued development of the firm.
Interested in Finding Out More?
If you’re an experienced Private Client Solicitor considering your next move, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.
Whether you’re looking for greater autonomy, the opportunity to develop a department or simply a new challenge within an established practice, this could be an excellent opportunity.
For a confidential discussion, contact Ciaran Gallagher at VANRATH.
Skills:Solicitor Private Client Wills & Probate
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