Private Client Solicitor

Our client is an established and growing law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional looking to manage a varied caseload of private client matters whilst playing an active role in the development of the department and wider business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal advice, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the private client offering.

Company Benefits:

• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements following probation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a broad private client caseload from instruction through to completion.

• Advising clients on wills, trusts, estate planning and probate matters.
• Drafting wills, powers of attorney and trust documentation.
• Advising on inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation strategies.
• Managing estate administrations and trust-related matters.
• Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries.
• Handling Court of Protection and deputyship matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
• Contributing to networking, business development and marketing initiatives.
• Producing articles, presentations and other professional content where required.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Authorised Practitioner.

• Significant experience handling private client matters independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, inheritance tax and Court of Protection matters.
• Excellent drafting and legal research skills.
• Strong client relationship management abilities.
• Previous supervision or mentoring experience would be advantageous.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver excellent client care.

Desirable Experience:

• STEP qualification or working towards STEP accreditation.
• Experience managing complex trusts and estate administration matters.
• Established professional referral relationships.
• Additional specialist private client accreditations or memberships.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.