Recruitment

Private Client Solicitor

Job title: Private Client Solicitor

Responsible to: Partner

Department: Private Client (Wills and Probate) department

Employment type: 12 month FTC with a view to going permanent at the end of the FTC

Work pattern: hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH

The Role

Grant Saw Solicitors LLP is a busy, full-service South-East London firm with a long-established history. The firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor on a 12 month fixed term basis, (with the view to go permanent) to join the department in our Blackheath office.

The role will be to provide legal advice and run cases relating to non-contentious and legal work pertaining particularly to all aspects of Wills & probate including:

Wills

• Drafting Wills.                                
• Tax liability.
• Terms and implications of Wills.
• Tax planning.

Probate

• Winding up and administering estates.
• Preparing tax forms and probate accounts.
• Accurate and regular cost estimates and ensuring procedures for anti-money laundering are adhered to.
• Preparing Deeds of Variation.

Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship orders

• Preparation of, and advising clients on, and obtaining them.

Trusts

• Drafting and advising on Trust Deeds.

You will be given excellent support and the firm have a fantastic marketing team. You will be supported by the team secretary.

We are interested in seeing the CVs of individuals with 5+ years PQE, good technical skills, good analytical skills, good business judgment and strong interpersonal skills. You will also need to show strong financial / commercial awareness and recognise the importance for business development.  

On offer is a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. This is a great opportunity to join a well-managed, top firm with a fantastic work culture as well as an excellent reputation.

Details of how to apply

For further information or to apply, please contact Helen Arney by email on helen.arney@grantsaw.co.uk providing a copy of your CV and covering email/letter. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.