OverviewWe are looking for an experienced solicitor with strong management skills and a strategic mindset to join our private client team. Working with one of the partners, the role would involve day to day oversight of the team responsible for Wills and LPAs and be based in our Hampstead office. We are looking for a proactive candidate to deliver consistently high levels of client service whilst supervising a close-knit team. The candidate will have the opportunity to make a real impact and some positive changes in this space whilst working on an unusually varied and high-quality caseload.ResponsibilitiesTaking on matters within the department, including cases and transactions involving Wills and LPAsOverseeing team members, including solicitors, trainee solicitors and paralegalsSupporting and mentoring the team with managing their caseload; carrying out legal research and general administrative tasks as well as developing client relationship skillsDrafting and advising on probate applications and administering estatesEstate planning, including inheritance tax advice and setting up trustsAdvising on Court of Protection matters (if relevant)Liaising with financial advisors and accountants for holistic client solutionsKeeping up to date with developments in private client law and tax legislationDealing directly with clients to take instructions and deliver on client expectationsIdentifying and following relevant SRA principles and rules of professional conductComplying with risk management processes and policiesContributing to business development and identifying networking and marketing opportunities internally and externallyRequirementsDeep technical knowledge on Wills & LPA’s with the ability to think strategicallyStrong technical knowledge of probate and estate administrationAbility to manage a varied caseload independentlyExcellent client-facing skills with empathy and discretionBusiness development mindset (but scaled to mid-level expectations)Proven leadership skills with experience of managing a teamStrong interest in a private client practiceSTEP qualification or willingness to work towards it (highly desirable)Familiarity with HMRC processes for inheritance tax and estate returnsExcellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organisational, and administrative skillsAdept client care skills and ability to manage own contentious caseloadAccuracy and attention to detailProficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as well as legal tools such as Westlaw, PLC and Lexis NexisMust be experienced at multi-tasking, managing time sensitive documents, and taking responsibility for delegated tasksMust thrive in a busy, team-oriented environmentExperience & QualificationsMust have obtained a 2:1 or 1st class degreeMust have at least 6 years’ experience as a private client solicitor and 6-10 years PQEBenefitsTarget related bonus structure25 days holiday a year; plus, birthdays and the period between Christmas and New YearPension contributions as per the Streethers pension scheme (Streathers contribute 3% of gross salary and employees contribute 5%)Group Life Assurance Scheme which offers financial support to colleagues’ families in the event of an unexpected deathAn extremely friendly and welcoming working environmentA growing wellbeing programme with an exceptional range of initiatives and benefits such as the Employee Assistance ProgrammeFree training opportunitiesMonthly socials and a heavily subsidised annual trip with the wider Streathers teamBicycle funding as part of the Cycle to Work schemeWorking HoursWeekdays from 9.30am to 5.30pm with an hour lunch break #J-18808-Ljbffr