Private Client Solicitor

A reputable and expanding private practice firm is seeking a skilled Private Client Solicitor to join its well-established wills, trusts, and probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor who is looking for high-quality work, long-term career progression, and a supportive working environment.

The firm is open to applications from NQ (Newly Qualified) through to senior solicitors with strong experience in private client work.

The Role

You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trust creation and management
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection applications
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Advising high-net-worth clients, families, and elderly clients

You will receive supervision appropriate to your PQE, with opportunities to develop specialisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of private client matters
• Drafting wills, LPAs, trust documentation, and probate forms
• Providing clear, compassionate, and professional client advice
• Handling sensitive and complex matters with confidentiality
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• NQ to 6+ PQE within private client / wills & probate
• Strong technical knowledge of private client law
• Excellent communication and client-care skills
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload autonomously
• STEP membership (or interest in working towards it) is advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £45,000 to £70,000
• Hybrid working options (depending on firm policy)
• Excellent support, supervision, and progression prospects
• Friendly and collaborative team environment
• High-quality and consistent caseload
• Funding available for STEP and other professional development

How to Apply

If you are an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor looking to join a respected firm that offers stability, strong progression, and high-quality work, please apply today or contact me for a confidential conversation.