Private Client/Wills, Tax and Probate Lawyer

Battens Solicitors Wareham United Kingdom Private Client

Company Description

About Us: At Battens, our 300-year history is rooted in tradition, but our firm is forward-thinking and driven by a commitment to excellence. Our talented and hardworking staff play a crucial role in delivering exceptional service to our clients, contributing to the ongoing success and development of our business. Our workplace is known for being stimulating, inclusive, collaborative, and empowering.


Position: Private Client Lawyer

Location: Wareham, Dorset (Dual site available with Dorchester or Sherborne)

Type: Permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:15 pm, Monday-Friday (Flexibility available)

Position

Join our thriving Private Client department, a key practice area within our firm that is continuously growing in strength. Be part of our highly regarded and expanding team by applying now for a call back.


Our friendly and well-established team boasts a wealth of experience, ranging from newly qualified professionals to lawyers with over 20 years of expertise, complemented by highly skilled legal executives and paralegals.


This is a dynamic and busy department where all fee earners receive strong support from trained legal secretaries. Engage in the planning and business development of the department, actively participating in the sharing of technical knowledge and good practices.


Hybrid Work Options: This role allows for flexibility, with the option to be based solely in the Wareham office or to have a split arrangement between Wareham and Dorchester.

Requirements

  • Have a minimum of 1 year PQE.
  • Possess technical expertise in all areas of private client matters.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for business development, client relationship management, and client development.
  • Exhibit the ability to work independently with a proactive initiative.
  • Have excellent communication and networking skills.

Other information

  • Life assurance from the first day of employment.
  • A salary sacrifice scheme or a 4% group pension contribution by Battens.
  • Income protection.
  • Holiday entitlement, starting at 26 days per year and increasing to 30 days with length of service.
  • Discounted legal services, including free conveyancing.
  • Generous staff recruitment bonus scheme.
  • Birthday holiday.
  • Access to mental health services, including therapy sessions.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Critical illness cover.

Join Battens, where dedication and expertise are rewarded, and your contributions are valued. Apply now to be part of a team that fosters growth and well-being.

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This privacy notice sets out:

  • what data we collect from you
  • how we use it
  • why we need it
  • who we share it with
  • how long we keep it for

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. All personal identifiable information about you that either you provide to us, or is given to us from a third party, will only be used in accordance with this privacy notice.

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This notice applies to any person who submits an application for a position of employment with Battens Solicitors, whether the position is for an employee, trainee, locum, work experience or intern.

This notice will also apply to any person whose details we receive from recruitment agents or other third parties trying to find them employment

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  • The data is available to members of staff involved in the recruitment process. This will include HR, Directors and the relevant department leaders

How long do we keep it for?

  • We will keep applications, CVs and other communication from applicants for 6 months, at which point it will be deleted or destroyed
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Further information

Please email David Polson, our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]

Last updated: 20/09/2023

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