8 October 2024

Private Client Lawyer

Location: Fakenham, Holt, Sheringham, King’s Lynn, or Swaffham (Hybrid working available)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us: We are a long-established and reputable law firm based in Norfolk, with offices in Holt, Sheringham, Fakenham, King’s Lynn, and Swaffham. For generations, we have delivered exceptional legal services, earning a reputation for excellence and reliability. We pride ourselves on being a ‘safe pair of hands’ for all our clients.

We specialise in multiple areas of law including Commercial and Residential Conveyancing, Family Law, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Administration of Estates, Wills and Trusts, Inheritance Tax advice and Estate Planning, Elderly Client Services, Employment Law, Business and Company Law, Dispute Resolution, and Agricultural Law.

We are currently looking for a talented and experienced Private Client Lawyer to join our dynamic team and provide comprehensive legal services to individuals across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of private client matters, including Wills, Administration of Estates, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyships, Estate Planning, Elderly Client Affairs and Trusts.
• Manage and develop a caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring a high level of client care and legal expertise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering bespoke and empathetic advice tailored to individual needs.
• Support and mentor junior team members as needed, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Stay informed of changes in relevant laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and providing up-to-date advice to clients
• Participate in business development activities to promote the firm and expand the private client department, including attending networking events, developing referral relationships, and providing content for legal articles.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in Private Client law.
• In-depth knowledge relating to Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Management of Elderly Client Affairs, Trusts and Tax and Estate Planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work to deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable, and compassionate approach to client care.
• Willingness to work flexibly, with a hybrid arrangement of remote and office-based work as required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between offices and to client meetings may be required.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement, allowing a flexible balance of remote and in-office work.
• Opportunity to work from any of our scenic Norfolk offices in Fakenham, Holt, Sheringham, King’s Lynn, or Swaffham.
• A supportive and friendly team environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and paid leave
• Stunning rural surroundings offering an excellent quality of life outside of work, with easy access to the Norfolk coastline and countryside.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and experienced Private Client Lawyer looking for a new opportunity in a beautiful, rural setting with flexibility for remote work, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to lisa.wakefield@hayes-storr.com and mandy.cox@hayes-storr.com by Thursday 12th December 2024.