Solicitor​/Legal Executive; Private Client - East

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our expanding team and are happy to receive speculative applications to join the firm. Please forward any such applications to our HR Manager Chris Mullaney along with a copy of your CV.

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We are a dynamic multi-office practice which provides a comprehensive range of legal services to clients across the North West and UK.

Recognising that employees are our greatest asset, we invest in training and development programmes and provide a working environment, which is both supportive and challenging. Blending traditional values of personal and cost-effective advice with a modern and fresh approach we have achieved numerous accreditations and awards. Enjoying continual success and growth we are highly regarded within the legal market.

The Role –

Watson Ramsbottom are seeking an ambitious and driven Private Client Solicitors/Legal Executives to join their expanding team across our multi-site practice throughout East Lancashire. We have a strong track record in developing young lawyers into the leaders of the future, specifically those who share our values: approachable, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional.

• Preparation of tax efficient wills
• Inheritance tax mitigation and asset protection advice
• Use of lifetime trusts, often in connection with care fee planning
• Administration of estates (very typically taxable estates)
• Administration of trusts
• Preparing and Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Applications to the Court of Protection

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for a Solicitor/Legal Executive of between 0-3 years PQE, but the level of experience identified is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more PQE or looking to re-train from other areas of law from applying.

To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter to chris. or to:
The HR Manager, Watson Ramsbottom Limited, 25-29 Victoria Street, Blackburn BB1 6DN