Job description
Private Client Solicitor
Location: Newtownabbey
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time Considered
We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in the Newtownabbey area who are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to take a leading role within their practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with private client expertise who is ready to head up and further develop the Private Client offering within a supportive and respected firm. Flexible working arrangements are available, and both full-time and part-time applications are welcomed.
The Role
This position will suit a solicitor with experience in private client matters who is confident managing complex work and overseeing the strategic growth of a department. You will lead on a broad range of wills, estate planning and probate matters, while also playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Private Client department, overseeing workflow and service delivery
- Advise on complex wills and estate planning, including tax-efficient succession planning
- Manage probate and estate administration matters from instruction to completion
- Draft and advise on Enduring Powers of Attorney and related private client documentation
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships, providing clear and empathetic advice
- Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the department
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified solicitor with experience in private client work
- Comfortable managing high-value and complex estates
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach to practice development
- Organised, professional and approachable
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to lead and shape a key department within the firm
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time or full-time options
- Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience
- Long-term career prospects and autonomy
- Supportive, collaborative and well-established working environment
