Job Description

Sacco Mann are working with a fantastic Northeast law firm who have an excellent reputation and is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role would suit an experienced Private Client solicitor who is working at a senior level, and who is ready to step up into a Head of Department role with a genuine opportunity to apply for Partnership after 12 months should this be what you are looking for. This practice is really special, they have such a supportive environment, with a genuine desire to help their clients, so whilst the salary isn't as high as you would get in larger businesses the environment, work/life balance and opportunity for your own growth shouldn't be ignored.
The Role
Joining this successful private client team with a huge will bank and plenty of work, you will be manage your own mixed caseload of Wills, Probate, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Trusts. Alongside your caseload you will be responsible for developing the private client team focussing on staff development, day to day management, training, and looking at business development strategies.
Key Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed private client caseload
• Supervising a team of junior solicitors
• Providing technical support
• Developing and nurturing client relationships within the department

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with upwards of 7yrs PQE
• Experience of managing your own mixed private client caseload
• Great leadership skills
• Strong business development skills

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Career Development Opportunities - Partnership application encouraged after 12 months if this is something that interests you
• Flexible working - a great work/life balance
• Generous holiday allowance

• Employer of choice: a firm where people really love to work, with a low staff turnover and a real interest in roles from local Solicitors.

If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.