OverviewLegal Director/Partner - Private Client *****) role at Irwin Mitchell.
We are a national law firm with a local reach.
We're more than just a law firm – we're a team working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs.
Working here you'll feel part of a friendly and inclusive environment, where you're valued for who you are and what you bring.We're always looking to support colleagues to work in a way that suits them, the clients, the business and regulators.
For more information, please speak with a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Director or Partner to join our National Private Client Advisory team, based in Newcastle.
This is an integral role to advise high net worth individuals and families on the legal and tax aspects of estate and succession planning and to lead on the growth of the private client offering in the North East, collaborating with colleagues in our National Private Client team.ResponsibilitiesAdvise high net worth individuals and families on the legal and tax aspects of estate and succession planning.Lead on the growth of the private client offering in the North East and collaborate with colleagues in the National Private Client team.Provide expertise in private client matters including complex wills, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorney and estate administration; advise on lifetime IHT planning and taxation of trusts and estates.Demonstrate strong client relationship management and provide business development, with established client and referrer relationships within the North East market.Lead and manage teams/juniors with strong leadership abilities.QualificationsTechnically strong in Private Client matters as described above.STEP qualified.Able to demonstrate strong financial disciplines and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams and external professionals.Benefits25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays; option to buy up to 35 hours of additional holiday.Generous and flexible pension schemes.Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
Westfield Health membership, including refunds on medical services and Aviva Digital GP services.Additional benefits information available from the recruitment team for Partner and Legal Director levels.Well-being initiatives, including Flexible by Choice for hybrid working arrangements subject to role, team and client requirements.Recognition as a Best Workplace for Wellbeing (Large Organisations) ****.Commitment to diversity, inclusion and corporate responsibility across Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.Onboarding & ComplianceAs part of Irwin Mitchell Group's onboarding process, all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening, including verification of eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with trusted third parties.
The screening process fully complies with Data Protection and applicable laws.Equal OpportunityIrwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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