Private Client (In-House)

Sussex based Financial Advisors/Wealth Management practice seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor (4yrs+) to overseer an existing team (2-3 days WFH).

You will be undertaking a new role within the organisation heading up and managing the firms in-house legal services team (currently consisting of 2 Paralegals).

The successful CILEX or Solicitor in this role will be looking to take over and deal with the firms Probate & Trusts work which is currently being outsourced and to manage, train and develop the existing private client team who currently draft Wills, LPAs and POAs for clients.

This opportunity offers the chance for the successful individual to join the firms "Management Team" as a Director and Legal Compliance Officer (COLPs).

Previous experience working for either a private practice law firm or accountancy practice in a senior capacity would be preferred.

STEP or SFTE membership would be preferred.

Edwards Legal Recruitment is specialist legal recruitment agency working with clients and candidates across the South East which includes Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and South London We work with a range of clients from small high street law firms right through to in-house companies and large commercial Legal 500 practices placing both qualified and non qualified staff. The staff at Edwards Legal have specialist knowledge across all legal sectors advising both clients and candidates.

Salary up to £65,000pa, 25 Days Annual Leave, Pension, Free Parking and Directorship