Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as the Best Law Firm in the UK by Best Companies and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.
We have a number of colleague-led affinity groups including for LGBTQ+, BAME, physical and mental health and social mobility, as well as a sustainability, environmental and green group.
It’s all part of how we make the difference.
Job DescriptionWe have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our well respected Private Client team as a based in our Liverpool office.
Our award-winning Private Client & Charity group is one of the largest in the North West. The team was awarded the ‘Private Client Award’ at the 2017 & 2019 Liverpool Law Society Legal Awards. The team has a Tier 1 ranking in the Legal 500 and Chambers Private Wealth Law.
The team work with a wide range of High Net Worth individuals, families, business owners, elderly clients and Landed estates dealing with complex private client matters including wills and probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts, Capital Gains tax and estate planning. The team are the go to trusted advisor for clients and contacts alike.
Due to the continued growth of the team and planning for the future, we are looking to recruit an experienced lawyer to work on a range of complex private client matters. Ideally you will have a minimum of 6 PQE and be confident in dealing with a broad range of private clients matters. We would consider candidates who are currently working at Associate level looking to take the next step in their career.
QualificationsWe are looking for a candidate with:
✔Experience in a range of private client matters including complex wills, trusts, business succession planning, inheritance tax planning and estate administration, Landed estates .
✔ A strong background of working with an established network of referrers and of developing strong relationships with a range of clients an, including HNW individuals, Multi generational families, elderly clients and business owners.
Able to work independently manage their own caseload and supervise others in the team as needed
✔ Ideally you will be STEP qualified.
Additional InformationOur successful candidate will have an incredible opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm in a flexible and agile working environment.
We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days’ holiday (increasing to 32 days through our loyalty recognition programme) plus the option to purchase an extra five days each year.
We also offer a pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection insurance, as well as plenty of opportunities to get involved in our colleague committees to make a real impact in firm and our local communities.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 6 PQE
- Experience in complex private client matters including wills and trusts
- Strong client relationship management skills
- STEP qualification preferred
What We Do
Brabners is an independent law firm and certified B Corp that helps private, public, third sector organisations and private individuals to achieve their goals. It provides legal services to large and mid-sized businesses, SMEs, public sector bodies, charities, business owners, entrepreneurs and high-net worth individuals. The firm’s enviable client base covers sectors as diverse as charity, healthcare, housing and regeneration, media and technology, manufacturing and supply chain, real estate, recruitment and sport. With offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Lancashire and nearly 500 colleagues, Brabners is home to nationally recognised experts in practice areas covering commercial, corporate, employment, family, litigation, private client and property and construction. The firm has been in business since 1815 and has an independent grant making charity the Brabners Foundation.
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