Private Client Solicitor

Overview

In this Private Client Solicitor role, you will manage a varied caseload in wills, trusts, estates, lasting powers of attorney, and Court of Protection matters. You will handle grants of probate and letters of administration, tax returns, and estate accounts, contributing to a growing Lexcel-accredited practice. You’ll build and nurture client relationships and cross-refer work to other departments to support firm growth. This position offers a clear path to progression within a collaborative, client-focused environment. You will work on meaningful private client matters that impact families and individuals at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• pension contribution
• financial bonus scheme
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• performance-based holiday bonus
• unknown benefits
• unknown benefits

Responsibilities

• Manage private client caseload (wills, trusts, estates)
• Prepare grants of probate and letters of administration
• Advise on and complete tax returns (inheritance, income, capital gains)
• Arrange property clearances, settle liabilities, distribute estates, and prepare accounts
• Develop the practice by building client relationships and cross-referring work to other departments

Key requirements

• minimum 3 years PQE
• strong technical experience in private client matters
• qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

• relationship-building with clients
• cross-functional collaboration
• proactive business development
• private client matters (wills, trusts, estates)
• probate and letters of administration
• tax return preparation (inheritance, income, capital gains)

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