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Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Salary: £55,000-£75,000 + Profit-Related Bonus

Location: Romford (Office-based with flexible working)

Looking for a long-term move where targets are realistic, your work is valued, and your bonus is based on your performance, not a team average? This is a rare opportunity to join an established, highly regarded local firm with a loyal client base and a strong private client offering, where you can build a genuine career path and be rewarded properly for the results you deliver.

The Opportunity

Our client is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor with strong all-round private client capability and a particular interest in elderly client work. You'll handle quality instructions, supported by experienced colleagues and dedicated support staff, in a firm that prioritises client service and sustainable workloads.

Key Responsibilities

You will manage a varied private client caseload including:

• Drafting Wills, including complex Wills
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Probate and full estate administration
• Grant of Probate applications
• Inheritance Tax (IHT) and succession planning
• Trusts work
• Court of Protection matters

Requirements (What We're Looking For)

• 3+ years' PQE as a Private Client Solicitor in the UK
• UK private practice experience handling private client matters end-to-end
• Confidence across core private client work, with exposure to elderly client law highly valued
• STEP and/or SFE accreditation/affiliation (ideal, not essential)
• A proven track record of meeting fee targets and contributing to business development
• A practical, client-first approach with strong organisation and case management skills
• LEAP case management experience (preferred)
• Willingness to engage in local networking and practice development, so reasonable commuting distance to Romford is important

Salary, Working Arrangements & Location

• Salary: £55,000-£75,000 (DOE)
• Bonus: Very generous individual profit-related pay scheme (based on your performance)
• Location: Romford (with local office presence required)
• Working pattern: Full-time with a flexible working contract in place
• Targets: Realistic annual billing targets designed to support quality work and long-term retention

Benefits Package

• Fast-track progression opportunities, including potential management pathway
• Dedicated support staff
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Parking available
• Holiday: 5.6 weeks per annum including bank holidays (full-time)
• Additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
• Extra day off for your birthday (after 6 months' service)
• Staff social events

Apply / Enquire (Confidential)

To apply or have a confidential discussion, contact:

David Hawthorne Finch
Hawthorne Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H FTS)
Email:

If you're exploring a move but not ready to apply, you can still reach out for a discreet chat about salary expectations, local market conditions, and whether this role fits your longer-term plans.

Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.