Laytons ETL
Private Client - Partner
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About the Role
Laytons is seeking a Partner (Solicitor) to join its busy and award-winning Private Client team. The Private Client team handle a wide range of matters including estate planning, trust and estate administration including cross border estates, contentious probate, charity set up and registration and court of protection work. Acting for a diverse client base, clients include families, individuals, charities as well as high net worth individuals. The successful candidate must have a client following.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle a broad range of Private Client matters, providing sound legal expertise, advice and guidance to clients.
- Manage a varied caseload including estate planning, probate, trusts and estate administration.
- Advise on inheritance tax planning and capital gains tax matters.
- Manage own client portfolio and proactively undertaking business development and marketing activities to generate new business and enhance the Firm’s profile, both internally and externally.
- Draft Wills, trust deeds and other legal documentation to a high standard.
- Liaise with personal representatives and other professionals on estate matters as required.
- Assist the Department Head in the development and growth of the Private Client practice.
- Meeting own financial/billing targets and assisting the department as a whole in meeting its fee earning targets, demonstrating strong financial acumen.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, supervise staff members and other managerial duties.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, demonstrating a proven track record of business development and identify opportunities to refer work to other departments.
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Skills and Experience Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with strong Private Client experience at a level of complexity commensurate with your experience.
- Previous experience at Partner level or equivalent.
- STEP qualified and Full Member (TEP).
- Strong technical ability and drafting skills.
- Experience of managing a team and developing junior team members.
- Advocacy skills are desirable.
- Experience of contentious work and working with charities is desirable.
- Able to build and manage client portfolios, with potential to generate ongoing or repeat work.
- Good team player with a collegiate and collaborative approach.
- Able to plan workloads and resources effectively, work to deadlines and prioritise tasks.
- Excellent client care and client support skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills with ability to use case management systems.
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Benefits
At Laytons ETL, we offer a range of benefits including (but not limited to):
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
- Private Medical insurance with Vitality
- Life Assurance
- Wellbeing support and social activities
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application online by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Pre-Employment Screening
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks which are conducted by a third-party screening provider. Checks include (but not limited to) DBS check, employment references, qualifications and credit check.
Equal Opportunity
Laytons ETL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our firm and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be made upon request for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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