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Private Client Solicitor
Northampton
Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:15
Competitive Salary, dependant on experience 

We have partnered with a progressive legal firm, who are seeking a skilled and experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their Wills and Probate team in Northampton. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload with a focus on probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and Court of Protection matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage estates from instruction through to final distribution
Apply for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
Handle tax matters (Inheritance, Income, and Capital Gains Tax)
Oversee asset collection, liabilities, and estate accounts
Advise on tax planning and prepare Deeds of Variation
Take client instructions and assess capacity when necessary
Provide tax advice and draft complex wills
Prepare statutory wills as needed
Offer comprehensive advice on trusts and tax implications
Draft trust documentation and assist with tax mitigation strategies
Advise and draft Lasting Powers of Attorney
Register Enduring Powers of Attorney
Act as a Certificate Provider
Manage clients’ financial affairs (with or without Power of Attorney)
Handle DSS benefit applications and advise on care funding
Knowledge of social care and CHC funding is an asset
Submit Deputyship applications and ensure compliance with court orders
Manage the affairs of patients under Court of Protection
Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management 

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have 4 years PQE.
SFE and STEP membership is an advantage