Solicitor – Private Client (Estates, Tax & Trusts) – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will join a Legal 500‑acclaimed private client team in Bristol to handle a varied caseload in wills, estates, trusts and tax. You will work within a collaborative, ambitious environment and build strong relationships with high‑net‑worth clients while supervising junior colleagues as you contribute to team development. The position offers clear career progression and hybrid working, with opportunity to advance within the firm. You will help ensure compliance and uphold high professional standards, shaping client outcomes and service delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Clear career progression pathways
• Bespoke Learning Academy for career development
• Inclusive culture that values diversity
• Supportive and intellectually stimulating environment
• Newly refurbished Bristol office

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters (wills, estate administration, estate planning)
• Create and administer trusts
• Provide advisory support for high-net-worth individuals
• Supervise junior team members (as appropriate)
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Ensure compliance with professional standards

Key requirements

• Associate-level experience in private client law (wills, estates, trusts, tax)
• Strong technical and advisory skills
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
• Confidence in handling matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Willingness to contribute to team development and progression

• communication
• relationship management
• proactivity
• private client law
• wills
• estates

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