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Associate (5-7 PQE), UK Private Client
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Key requirements
Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with ideally 5-7 years’ PQE Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in relation to the administration of estates A thorough understanding of inheritance tax and trusts Experience working in a similar role, or looking to move up to a more senior role
The role
Charles Russell Speechlys is seeking an Associate with 5-7 years of PQE to join its UK Private Client team in Cheltenham. The role involves advising a range of clients on succession and tax planning matters within a friendly and collegiate environment.
What you'll do
- Provide practical and commercial legal advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner
- Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively with supervision, appropriate to the level of expertise
- Draft more complex documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents
- Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice
- Where appropriate, delegate, co-ordinate and supervise the work of more junior members of the team
- Actively participate in client marketing opportunities such as client seminars, presentations and pitches
- Identify client opportunities and take appropriate steps to follow through
- Contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives
- Comply with all relevant and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles
What we're looking for
Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with ideally 5-7 years’ PQE
Excellent knowledge of the law and practice in relation to the administration of estates
A thorough understanding of inheritance tax and trusts
Experience working in a similar role, or looking to move up to a more senior role
Possess excellent team working skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues of all levels, including mentoring and guiding less experienced members of the team as required
Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of clients’ particular needs
Take a ‘hands on’ approach to managing own files and a broad case load
Demonstrate excellent communication skill
A STEP qualification would be an advantage but is not essential· nice to have
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Associate (5-7 PQE), UK Private Client
Charles Russell Speechlys · Cheltenham
Cheltenham