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The Firm This firm is a well-established, legal 500 accredited regional law firm with strong roots in the local community and an innovative, client-focused ethos. They deliver high-quality advice and personal service across our private client offering. Role Overview As Private Client Senior Associate or Partner, you will help steer and shape the strategic direction of the Private Client Department. You will lead, manage and grow the team, ensuring excellent technical delivery and first-class service to our clients. Responsibilities Develop and deliver the strategic vision for the Private Client team Lead fee-earning by overseeing and handling a comprehensive range of private client matters Engage with high net worth clients (and where appropriate, international clients) Act on estate, succession and tax planning issues, advising clients on wealth preservation, inter-generational asset transfers, cross-border issues, trusts and wealth structuring Provide leadership and mentorship, training junior solicitors and legal executives Manage risks and compliance: ensure adherence to the highest professional standards Business development: identify market opportunities, build referral networks and contribute towards the firm's growth agenda Requirements A proven track record as a senior private client lawyer with strong leadership, technical and client-management skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand clients' objectives, explain complex issues clearly and build trusted relationships A commercial mindset so you understand key business metrics, drive profitability and can contribute to growth planning Strong technical knowledge of wills, trusts, probate, tax and estate planning, and ideally further accreditation (e.g., STEP) or the willingness to obtain it What we offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience (up to £80k) Generous holiday entitlement plus additional paid time off at Christmas and your birthday off each year Flexible working, including hybrid arrangements Pension scheme, death-in-service benefit, bonus scheme Other benefits: Private healthcare, salary-sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, long-service awards An open and inclusive culture where excellent service and personal development are valued. To discuss this opportunity further please contact Daniel Miller at or .

Private Wealth Solicitor - Birmingham About the Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Associate to join a nationally recognised Private Wealth team, based in Birmingham that is at an exciting stage of development. The Role: You'll work with high-net-worth clients on complex and rewarding private wealth matters, including: Succession and estate planning Tax-efficient structures and asset protection Estate and trust administration You'll have the autonomy to lead on sophisticated cases, develop client relationships, mentor junior colleagues and play a key role in the continued strategic growth of the team. What We're Looking For: We're open-minded on PQE. Whether you're a senior associate looking for a step up or a principal associate seeking a new challenge, what matters most is: Strong technical expertise in private client work Commercial awareness and solution-focused thinking Excellent interpersonal skills and client relationship management What's On Offer? A growing, specialist private client team with national reach Genuine career progression within a high-performing group Flexible, hybrid working tailored to your lifestyle Collaborative, values-led culture Access to high-quality clients and complex work Apply : If you would like to hear more about this Private Wealth Solicitor role, please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal Recruitment or apply online for a confidential discussion.

Ranked within the top Legal 500, our client with 5 offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire are currently adding to their Private Client Wealth team in their Cambridge office. This is a unique chance to join at Associate level and be part of a team that handles high-net-worth matters with real career progression on offer. Essential experience for this Private Client Wills and Probate Solicitor vacancy: Able to demonstrate success in handling complex private client cases with a proven track record in delivering favorable outcomes Creation and administration of trusts Financial and succession planning Lasting powers of attorney Probate Registration of enduring powers of attorney Wills Court of protections matters Qualifications for this Private Client Wills and Probate Solicitor opportunity: Minimum of 4 years PQE as a Solicitor with solid experience in the field of Wills and Probate matters Excellent client care skills Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach Able to explain matters in clear, accessible language Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Business development experience Benefits for this Private Client Wills and Probate Solicitor: Salary in the region of £68,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience Hybrid working - 3 days office based. Generous annual leave Leave on Birthday Health Insurance Wellness programs Mental health support For more information please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37535 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Tier 1 - Private Client Associate Location: Central London - hybrid Salary: 70,000+ Experience: 2PQE+ Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 Private Client team in London. The practice is internationally recognised for advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs and family offices on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. RESPONSIBILITIES -Managing a broad and sophisticated Private Client caseload including Wills, estate and succession planning, complex estate administration, trusts and wealth structuring, and Lasting Powers of Attorney -Advising UK and international clients on cross-border tax, succession and wealth planning issues in conjunction with offshore advisers and the firm's global network -Supporting senior lawyers and partners on high-value, multi-generational planning and contentious trust and estate matters where required -Building and maintaining trusted client relationships, delivering pragmatic and technically robust advice -Working closely with colleagues across tax, real estate, corporate and family teams to provide a seamless private wealth offering -Proactive matter management including billing, WIP control and adherence to financial targets -Contributing to business development initiatives, thought leadership and profile-raising activities within the private wealth market -Assisting with the supervision and development of trainees and junior lawyers ABOUT YOU -Qualified Solicitor with 2+ PQE in Private Client work gained at a recognised firm -Strong grounding in UK trusts, estate administration and succession planning, with an interest in international and cross-border matters -Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, business owners and landed or entrepreneurial families -STEP qualification (or working towards) strongly encouraged -Technically strong, detail-oriented and commercially aware, with excellent client-facing skills BENEFITS -Competitive salary with discretionary bonus -Hybrid working model with genuine flexibility and agile working culture -Generous annual leave entitlement with additional firm-wide closure over the festive period -Private medical insurance and comprehensive wellbeing programme -Enhanced pension contribution and life assurance -Structured training programme with strong support for STEP and other professional qualifications -Access to high-quality international work and secondment opportunities -Transparent progression framework with clear pathways to Senior Associate and Partnership High level of paralegal, administrative and knowledge support within a well-resourced team If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation: E: removed) P: (phone number removed)

Ranked within the top Legal 500, our client with 5 offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire are currently adding to their Private Client Wealth team in their Cambridge office. This is a unique chance to join at Associate level and be part of a team that handles high-net-worth matters with real career progression on offer. Essential experience for this Private Client, Wills and Probate Solicitor vacancy: Able to demonstrate success in handling complex private client cases with a proven track record in delivering favorable outcomes Creation and administration of trusts Financial and succession planning Lasting powers of attorney Probate Registration of enduring powers of attorney Wills Court of protections matters Qualifications for this Private Client, Wills and Probate Solicitor opportunity: Minimum of 4 years PQE as a Solicitor with solid experience in the field of Wills and Probate matters Excellent client care skills Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach Able to explain matters in clear, accessible language Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Business development experience Benefits for this Private Client, Wills and Probate Solicitor: Salary in the region of 68,000 - 75,000 dependent on experience Hybrid working - 3 days office based. Generous annual leave Leave on Birthday Health Insurance Wellness programs Mental health support For more information please contact Victoria Kemp quoting reference 37535 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR / EXPERIENCED FEE EARNER (TAX & ESTATE PLANNING) Competitive Salary + Bonus Southampton Hybrid Working, Healthcare, Generous Holiday The Job A leading South Coast law firm is seeking an experienced Fee Earner to join its well-regarded Tax and Estate Planning team, based in Southampton. This is a full-time opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded private client lawyer with a proven track record in client care, billing, business development and networking. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and play an active role in supervising and mentoring junior team members. Key responsibilities include: Administration of estates and trusts Drafting and updating wills Deeds of variation Preparation and registration of lasting powers of attorney Advising on inheritance tax and capital gains tax implications of trusts Drafting a range of trust structures and associated documentation Providing strategic tax and estate planning advice Contributing to the department s development plan and long-term growth Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-quality private client matters within a highly respected practice. The Candidate Ideally 5+ years experience in tax and estate planning (flexibility considered for candidates with strong experience in complex private client work) STEP qualified Strong technical knowledge of: Wills and succession law Lasting powers of attorney Trust law Inheritance tax planning and compliance Capital gains tax, stamp duties and income tax Excellent drafting skills Commercial and solutions-focused approach Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members Strong business development capability Highly organised with strong attention to detail Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proactive, flexible and team-oriented Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office The Package Competitive salary Bonus scheme Hybrid working Clear career progression pathway Generous holiday allowance Healthcare provision City centre office location Active social and charity initiatives Stay up to date with the latest opportunities from Modus Talent by registering on our website: (url removed) and following us on LinkedIn. Modus Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on delivering high-quality permanent recruitment solutions across professional and commercial functions. We work closely with businesses to support hires across finance, business support, sales, marketing, operations and leadership roles, partnering with clients on both individual appointments and long-term hiring strategies. Our approach is methodical, consultative and tailored offering more than just CVs. Our services include bespoke recruitment solutions, targeted search and selection, candidate profiling, market insight, and end-to-end recruitment support designed to create lasting placements for both clients and candidates. To find out how Modus Talent can support your next career move or help you secure the right hire for your business, please visit (url removed) or contact our team on (phone number removed) to arrange a confidential conversation.