Private Client Solicitor - TERM TIME ONLY

TERM TIME ONLY PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR - STOCKTON THE FIRM - One of the longest established law firms in the North East - With offices in Newcastle and Stockton (you can work in either) - Specialist legal advisers across all disciplines THE HOURS - Brand new to the market, this is a term time only role - You will undertake the same duties as a full time Private Client Solicitor, but work term time hours only - The particulars can be discussed in more detail at interview but the initial plan is as follows: - A contract requiring a total of 42 working weeks which includes 4 weeks holiday (20 working days) - Pay would be 80% of usual salary which would be pro-rata across the year i.e. there would still, for example, be pay in August despite the whole of August being term break. - Part-time or Full-time options are available - 80% of bank holidays included within package THE ROLE - As an experienced Private Client Solicitor, you will be independently managing a varied case load of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Trusts, Estate Planning and Estate Administration - The nature of the work may involve dealing with high net worth and farming clients - You will be required to get involved in business development activities with a view to developing professional relationships and growing the client base further THE REQUIREMENTS - The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with experience in Private Client matters - You will have experience advising on a broad range of private client matters, to include advising on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Trusts, Estate Planning and Estate Administration - Experience working with high net worth individuals, as well as farming/agricultural clients would be an advantage but not essential - STEP Qualification (or working towards it) would be desirable but not essential THE BENEFITS - Term time only working - Discounted legal services and high street discounts - Employee assistance programme, life insurance and enhanced pension - Flexible Fridays For more information on this Term Time only Private Client Solicitor role in Stockton, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.