We are currently seeking a Private Client Solicitor, preferably with 6 years+ PQE to join our Private Client Team. Our Private Client team is one of largest and most successful private client teams outside London, specialising in the administration of complex, high value & prestigious estates.
About us
Wrigleys is a well-established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors and we have offices in Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London. Here at Wrigleys we pride ourselves on providing a superior service to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment.
Our culture is built on our purpose of putting people at the centre of what we do, and our values guide us in all aspects of our work with clients and each other. Together with our supportive leadership team, we offer a collegiate culture where everyone has a voice, and we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth.
This positive environment helps us maintain exceptional colleague retention levels.
What We Can Offer You
Life outside work matters. We promote work-life balance, offer agile working, and prioritise colleague wellbeing. Your health and happiness are important to us.
- Competitive salaries
- Agile Working
- Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance scheme
- Group Income Protection
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
- Private Medical Insurance
- Socials
- 1200 chargeable hours per year
About the role
Working within a team you will have the opportunity to work with great clients, many of which have worked with us for many years. General responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Dealing with high value and technical private client work revolving around capital tax planning, the use of trusts, asset protection and succession issues generally
- Advising on the maximisation of capital tax reliefs and opportunities for capital tax mitigation or deferral, particularly in relation to agricultural and/ or business assets
- Considering and advising on the creation of new trusts as well as altering existing trusts
- Compliance requirements for trusts and other entities, including the Trust Registration Service
- Drafting wills and letters of wishes, powers of attorney, trusts, deeds of appointment and advancement etc
- The use of life insurance with trusts in estate planning
- Dealing with all aspects of estate administration, including complex estates of high value, estates which include agricultural and / or business property, taxable estates, and intestacies
- Attendings meetings with the personal representatives and third parties, collating information on the assets and liabilities and verifying that information, arranging the valuation of assets, preparing applications for grants of representation, including both online submissions and paper applications, drafting full Inheritance Tax accounts and returns of estate information, dealing with HMRC enquiries
- Drafting full estate accounts
- Calculating inheritance tax liabilities on death and assessing and advising on methods of reduction
- Advising on deeds of variation, deeds of disclaimer and other post death tax planning
Job Experience:
The ideal candidate
- You will be a qualified Private Client Solicitor with 6 years+ PQE
- A STEP Membership would be advantageous, although not essential providing you are happy to undertake this qualification in the future
- Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
- Strong academic background
- Excellent communication skills
- Keen attention to detail
Application Process
Our selection process for the Private Client Solicitor position is transparent. We prioritise keeping all candidates informed at every step, ensuring there is no uncertainty.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to make adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please do let us know by contacting our recruitment team.
Equality and Diversity
Individual differences are embraced at Wrigleys, and by putting people at the centre of we do, we strive to create an inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel supported and can be themselves.