Jobs in Burgh le Marsh

Experienced Private Client Lawyer

Boston, Lincolnshire

Ready to take the next step with a Top 200 law firm?
Looking to join one of the oldest and most respected firms in the UK?
If you’re an experienced, commercially aware Private Client lawyer who thrives on high-quality work and strong client relationships, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

We’re recruiting for a Senior Private Client Lawyer to join our well-established and growing team in Boston, Lincolnshire. This is a fantastic chance to play a key role in shaping the future of a successful department within a firm known for its heritage, reputation and people-first culture.

Benefits include

We believe our people deserve to be well supported and well rewarded. Our benefits include:

* Generous holiday entitlement

* Staff discount on legal fees

* Income protection

* Life assurance (3 x salary)

* Salary sacrifice pension scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

The Role

You’ll be a confident, proactive and highly organised Private Client specialist, experienced across a broad range of matters, including:

Drafting Wills, including complex Wills and those utilising trusts

Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning

Preparation and registration of EPAs and LPAs

Court of Protection work

Administration of both taxable and non-taxable estates

Identifying and managing trust administration requirements

You’ll also play an active role in promoting the department, supporting business development and enhancing the firm’s already strong reputation in the market.

Key Responsibilities

* Delivering an excellent ongoing service to existing clients

* Working closely with Partners and Fee Earners to develop new business

* Contributing to the growth and development of the Private Client department

* Achieving agreed fee income targets

* Staying up to date with legal developments and best practice

* Maintaining high standards of legal, financial and risk compliance

* Managing billing, cash flow and file progression effectively

About You

Essential:

* Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

* Strong experience across core Private Client work

* Excellent organisational and communication skills

* Ability to manage your own caseload confidently

* Sound knowledge of AML regulations and Solicitors Accounts Rules

* A professional, empathetic approach, particularly when dealing with vulnerable clients

Desirable:

* STEP qualification (or a desire to work towards it)

* Experience with agricultural estates and/or high net worth clients

* Supervisory experience

* Interest in marketing and business development

* A following or strong local network

You’ll be proactive, resilient and client-focused, with the integrity and empathy needed to build long-lasting relationships.

Role Details

* Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm (36.25 hours)

* Location: Boston, Lincolnshire

* Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

A full driving licence and access to a car are required, as travel between offices and off-site appointments will be part of the role

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your career can progress, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

* For more information, please call Jon quoting J10553.

Reflect Recruitment Group is operating as Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973