- Senior
- Office in Horsham
Kreston Reeves Private Client LLP is an established and highly successful legal team covering Sussex, Kent and London, specialising in Private Client work. We are looking for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join our team in Sussex based in our Horsham office where you will be part of a forward thinking, dynamic and progressive firm which offers plenty of opportunity for career development.
The Horsham team is the hub of the Legal Services division and is well established with a highly reputable offering to a varied client base including high net worth individuals, business owners and farming families.
This role as a Senior Private Client Solicitor provides an excellent opportunity to work with a team of experienced private client solicitors and tax advisors specialising in Wills, Estate Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- The ability to manage your own caseload working autonomously and as part of a team
- Good communication skills to enable you to successfully build longstanding working relationships with colleagues and clients
- Attention to detail
- Experience in drafting Wills, Trusts (and related documentation), Powers of Attorney and advising on estate planning and inheritance tax matters
- Able to manage a variety of Probate and Estate Administration cases through to completion
- Commercially aware with experience of networking and business development
- People management skills and an ability to mentor junior colleagues
- Good financial management
What we're looking for
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified Legal Executive with not less than 5 years’ PQE
- STEP qualification or part qualification is desirable but not essential
- Willing to travel to London and Kent when required
What we can offer
- Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
- Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
- Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
- Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
- Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
- Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
- ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
- Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan
At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [email protected]. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.
