Senior/Principal Associate - Private Client

Senior/Principal Associate – Private Client

Norwich

What does the role involve?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, first class associate to join our fast growing leading Private Client Team. This role will be based in Norwich, with occasional travel to our London and Cambridge offices.  You would work alongside the Norwich partners on complex/high value matters, as well as running your own caseload.  The work is varied as we act for a range of clients from landowners to entrepreneurs, and it is often necessary to work collaboratively with other teams e.g. real estate, corporate.

What experience is required?

You will be 4 year PQE+ with experience gained at a large regional or City firm advising high net worth individuals and trustees on a range of issues including:

• estate and succession planning
• inheritance tax and capital gains tax
• complex Will drafting
• trustee powers and duties
• establishment of trusts

You will have experience running your own files, including financial management.  Ideally, you will have completed/be working towards completion of the STEP Diploma.

What skills and attributes would I need?

• Excellent written English
• Good research skills, including an ability to use online information sources
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, potential clients and multipliers
• Negotiating skills
• Attention to detail
• Time and matter management skills
• Listening and questioning skills
• Self-starting, with common sense and initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, including ability to work with others, influence, persuade
• IT literacy, including familiarity with MS Office

Who would I be working with?

You will be working primarily with Lauren Parker and Elizabeth Field, as well as members of the wider Private Client team.

Pre-employment screening

Please note that, in the event that we make an offer for a role, we will conduct pre-employment screening that includes, but is not limited to, a basic DBS check, right to work check, any disciplinary history recorded with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role.  A full policy of the screening the firm undertakes is available on request.

And finally

Mills & Reeve is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment in which all our people can thrive. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our firm stronger, and we have a collaborative culture that celebrates different perspectives and values respect for one another, working together, and openness and integrity. Our approach to flexible working means that we work in a way that achieves the right balance for our people, our clients and for our business.