Senior Private Client Lawyer

Job Description:

Senior Private Client Lawyer  

Location: Coventry with hybrid working

Salary: A highly competitive salary is offered, commensurate with experience

About the Firm:

A multi award-winning, Lexcel and CQS accredited, Legal 500-recognised law firm based in modern, purpose-built offices in Coventry with free secure parking onsite. The firm was established over 10 years ago, following the merger of several leading law firms in Coventry, and their roots go back over 100 years. Training and development is high on their agenda for all staff which starts with a full induction and soft skills training, through to providing support and funding for professional qualifications. 

The firm offer flexible and hybrid working options for all staff, and a fabulous enhanced employee benefits package. You'll be working in fabulous state of the art, modern, open plan offices which are light, bright and home to some great facilities, making for a great collaborative, enjoyable working environment where you really feel part of a team. They're also committed to employee well being, with hybrid/flexible working accommodated. 

The Private Client team, led by a Partner and Senior Associate, is made up of  a number of experienced Associates, Solicitors, Paralegals and support staff, so you will be well-supported by colleagues and a hands-on management team.  

What's involved: 

Duties will include:

• Providing advice on all aspects of wealth protection and inheritance planning for individuals and their families.
• Dealing with wills, trusts and probate matters including
  • wills
  • probate and estate administration
  • powers of attorney
  • court of protection and deputyship
  • trusts and trust administration
  • contentious probate

Who we're looking for:

Suitable candidates are likely to have:

• Fully qualified status (solicitor or CLE) and ideally around 5 years'+ PQE
• Experience of managing a wide-ranging private client caseload
• The ability to lead and mentor less experienced team members
• Excellent communication skills

This is a full-time permanent job, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. Hybrid working will be accommodated. Free secure onsite parking is provided. 

What's on offer:

Benefits include

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid leave at Christmas
• Your birthday off
• Holiday buy and sell scheme, up to 5 days
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare Plan including
  • Money back for optical, dental, chiropody, therapy treatments and more
  • 24-hour advice line including access to counselling sessions and CBT
  • 24/7 GP access with Doctorline
  • Scanning Services (MRI, CT, PET scans )
  • Gym Discounts
  • Personal Accident
• Full induction programme
• Technical and soft skills training
• Discounted legal fees
• Social calendar of activities including Christmas party with entertainment, and a Summer party for staff and their families
• Community and fund-raising events
• Long service awards
• Free secure on site parking

Note: A highly competitive salary is offered which will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. 

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! 

Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.