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About the Firm
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is 'we're legal and financial experts that care'-something reflected in our work with clients and support for our teams. We foster a friendly and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued for who they are and what they bring. We support flexible working arrangements to benefit our colleagues, clients, the business, and regulators. Please contact our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.
Your Role and Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Director or Partner to join our National Private Client Advisory team in Newcastle. This key role involves advising high net worth individuals and families on estate and succession planning, as well as leading the growth of our private client services in the North East. You will collaborate with colleagues across our award-winning national team.
About You
- Strong technical expertise in Private Client matters, including complex wills, trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorney, estate administration, and IHT planning, as well as trust and estate taxation.
- STEP qualified.
- Demonstrated financial discipline and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external professionals.
- Proven track record in building and maintaining client relationships, with business development skills and established connections in the North East market.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and junior staff.
Benefits
- 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy additional holiday.
- Generous, flexible pension schemes.
- Two paid volunteering days annually.
- Westfield Health membership and Aviva Digital GP services.
- Additional benefits for Partner and Legal Director levels available upon request.
We promote wellbeing through initiatives like our Flexible by Choice programme, supporting hybrid working aligned with role and team needs. We are proud to be ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community investment, and environmental sustainability underpins our values.
Additional Information
All successful applicants will undergo employment screening, including eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record, and financial checks, in compliance with data protection laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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