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OverviewWere a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether its personal or business, we understand that everyones situation is different. But were more than just a law firm were a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate lifes ups and downs. Working here youll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.Well value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.Were always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.Your Role and What You''ll Be DoingAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Director or Partner to join our National Private Client Advisory team, based in Newcastle. This is an integral role to advise high net worth individuals and families on the legal and tax aspects of estate and succession planning and to lead on the growth of the private client offering in the North East as well as working collaboratively alongside colleagues in our award-winning National Private Client teamAbout YouTechnically strong in Private Client matters including in advising on, implementing and running complex wills, lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, powers of attorneys and estate administration and advising on lifetime IHT planning and on the taxation of trusts and estatesAble to demonstrate strong financial disciplines and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams and external professionals;Demonstrable track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships with an aptitude for business development and established client and referrer relationships within the North East marketStrong leadership abilities with experience in leading and managing teams/juniorsBenefits25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can buy up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.Generous and flexible pension schemes.Volunteering days Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.Information on additional benefits for Partner and Legal Director level can be provided by the recruitment teamWe also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure youre fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. Were committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. Its made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.Additional InformationAs part of the Irwin Mitchell Groups on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the groups employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr