Private Client Solicitor / Associate (Wills, Trusts & Probate) – Nationwide UK (Hybrid & Remote)
Location: Nationwide, UK (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, or Full/Hybrid Remote)
Practice Area: Private Client / Wills, Trusts, Probate & Estate Administration
About the Opportunity
Arevna Partners is working alongside a portfolio of leading UK law firms ranging from Legal 500 & Chambers-ranked regional heavyweights to prominent national practices and specialist private client boutiques seeking dedicated Private Client Solicitors to join established teams across the UK.
Whether you are looking to advance your career toward Head of Department, seeking a collegiate firm with manageable billing targets, or targeting modern hybrid and full-remote arrangements, our clients have live requirements across multiple UK locations.
Practice Areas Covered
Our clients handle a broad spectrum of private client matters, with openings for practitioners experienced in:
Estate Planning & Will Drafting: Advising high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, business owners, and families on simple to complex testamentary planning, asset protection, and succession strategies.
Probate & Estate Administration: Handling taxable and non-taxable estates, cross-border/multi-jurisdictional assets, letters of administration, and distribution of complex portfolios.
Trust Creation & Administration: Setting up discretionary, life interest, and vulnerable beneficiary trusts, including ongoing governance and compliance.
Tax Planning: Advising on Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Business Property Relief (BPR), and Agricultural Property Relief (APR).
Elderly Client Matters: Drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Court of Protection applications, and statutory will petitions.
Candidate Profile
Experience: Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (FCILEx) with 1 to 8+ years of PQE in a dedicated private client department. (Candidates from junior associate to senior associate/partner-track level are encouraged to apply).
Technical Breadth: Strong technical grounding in UK probate procedure, estate administration, and trust governance.
Qualifications (Desirable): Full or partial STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) accreditation or SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) membership is an advantage, but not essential.
Client Approach: Empathetic, commercially minded, and capable of managing client relationships with clarity and sensitivity.
What Our Clients Offer
Competitive Compensation: Market-aligned salary bands (£45,000 to £95,000+ depending on PQE and location/London weighting) alongside achievable bonus structures.
Genuine Flexibility: Modern hybrid working setups (e.g., 1–2 days in office) and select fully remote opportunities with established national teams.
Career Growth: Transparent progression frameworks to Senior Associate, Legal Director, and Partner, with full institutional support for STEP qualification.
Balanced Culture: Emphasis on realistic caseloads and sustainable billing expectations compared to heavy corporate environments.
Confidential Inquiries
If you are exploring your next career step or wish to discuss live private client roles in your area, we welcome a discreet conversation. All discussions are handled with strict confidentiality.
Apply directly here or contact js@arevna.co.uk to arrange a confidential discussion.
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