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Private Client Solicitor (1-5 Years PQE)
Are you a passionate and ambitious private client solicitor, either recently qualified and or looking to take the next step in your career?
Latimer Hinks, one of the North East’s leading law firms, has a rare opportunity for a capable and enthusiastic individual to join their renowned Private Client team.
About Us
Latimer Hinks has a long-held reputation for demonstrating a high level of expertise in private client, property and agriculture. The Private Client team is ranked Band 1 in Chambers HNW (High Net Worth), reflecting our commitment to excellence. With an open and collaborative culture, we prioritise not only the strength of our team but also the exceptional experience we provide to our clients.
We take pride in:
- Our in-house tax and trusts department.
- Nine full STEP members and a STEP student member.
- Fully accredited members of SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly).
- A dedicated team of experts, including Fellows of the Agricultural Law Association.
The firm offers varied, high-quality work in a supportive and professional environment, encouraging continued learning and development.
The Role
You will work on a broad range of private client matters, including:
- Family/wealth protection and strategic planning.
- Probate and estate administration.
- Elderly client and capacity issues.
- Court of Protection matters.
- Trust creation and administration.
This role provides the opportunity to work on complex estates and trusts for individuals, farmers, landowners, and business owners across the UK and beyond.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate: Committed to private client work with a genuine desire to deepen their knowledge.
- Experienced: Able to manage their own caseload and handle a range of private client matters confidently.
- Technically Competent: STEP qualification is preferred, though a commitment to achieving it is essential.
- Collaborative: A team player who values working closely with colleagues and other professionals.
- Client-Focused: Dedicated to providing high levels of client care with excellent communication skills.
- Organised: Skilled at prioritising workloads and working under pressure when necessary.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic and ambitious team with access to high-quality, varied work.
- Work alongside leading experts in tax and trusts.
- Benefit from a supportive culture, and receive mentoring and coaching from the highly experienced team.
- Receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Additional benefits include health and wellbeing services along with the opportunity to further your career with structured training and development programmes.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for your next career move, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and an introductory note explaining why you wish to apply for the role to our Chief Operating Officer David Laud => djl@latimerhinks.co.uk
