Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.
Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for delivering exceptional service.
At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.
Our goal is not only to support our clients but to build brighter futures for them, their businesses, and their families. |
We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and fluent French-speaking professional to join our Private Client Services team. The role involves providing comprehensive advice and support to clients on a range of personal legal matters, including:
- Drafting Wills: Preparing clear and legally sound wills tailored to individual client needs.
- Lasting Powers of Attorney: Advising clients on the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and managing related client matters, including Deputyships and Court of Protection applications, with a compassionate approach to the needs of elderly clients.
- Inheritance Tax Planning: Offering guidance on basic Inheritance Tax planning, including exemptions and reliefs.
- Holistic Advice: Considering the wider implications of transactions and advice, consulting with senior team members when necessary.
- Estate Administration: Managing the administration of estates, including intestacies, with minimal supervision.
- Team Support: Assisting senior team members with their caseloads, including independently managing cases during absences.
- Legal Development: Staying informed about developments in Private Client law and applying this knowledge to client cases.
- Additional Duties: Performing other reasonable duties as required.
What We Are Looking For:
- Fluency in French: Ability to communicate effectively with French-speaking clients.
- Client-focused approach: Empathy and understanding, especially when working with elderly or vulnerable clients.
- Attention to detail: Ability to handle complex legal matters with precision and care.
- Autonomy and teamwork: Capable of working independently while supporting senior colleagues in a team-oriented environment.
- Adaptability: Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as they arise.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow within Private Client law, with a focus on client service excellence and bilingual communication. |
- An attractive salary
- Discretionary payments
- Birthday holiday
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service
- Compassionate leave
- Employee assistance programme through Health Assured (including Counselling sessions, 24/7 access to trained Counsellors, Health Assessments, 4-week wellness programs, and more)
- Contributory pension
- Discounted legal services
- Discounted financial advice services
- Life assurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Interest free season ticket and travel loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care
- Access to a discount platform that includes special rate cinema tickets, shopping discounts and free treats from Cafe Nero and Greggs
- Discounted gym membership
- Social events throughout the year
- Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities
- A day’s leave per year to undertake Volunteer Day
- The opportunity to become involved with firm initiatives such as the Tees Better Future Fund and the ESG project.
If you are ambitious, driven, and want to work with a firm focused on helping give our clients a better future, then you are aligned in our aim to achieve that and empower you to be your absolute best. You will have a blended working schedule, giving you the freedom to arrange your days to benefit your commitments - in and out of the office. We understand that both the big and small details are important and believe that rewarding staff for their contributions and investing in their future is vital to the growth of our firm.
At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.
By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact. |
