Private Client Solicitor – 5+ PQE – Poole

Overview

You will join a respected regional practice in Poole as a Private Client Solicitor, taking ownership of a varied private client caseload. You’ll work client-facing and autonomously within a collaborative team, handling wills, estates, probate, tax and trusts, and lasting powers of attorney while mentoring junior colleagues. The role supports growth of the department and firm, with a focus on client development and delivering high-quality advisory services. This is an opportunity to impact client outcomes and contribute to the firm’s ongoing success.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave
• Generous pension scheme
• Supportive leadership and inclusive culture
• Real responsibility from day one
• Opportunities for professional growth and accreditation

Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning
• Administering estates and managing probate matters
• Advising on Tax and Trusts
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Building strong client relationships and encouraging referrals
• Meeting billing and time recording targets
• Contributing to departmental growth and firmwide success

Key requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in Private Client law (flexible for the right candidate)
• Proven ability to manage a full caseload independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues
• Commercial awareness and client development experience
• Familiarity with case management systems (preferred)
• SFE/STEP accreditation or willingness to pursue

• strong communication
• interpersonal skills
• mentoring ability
• Wills
• estate planning
• probate

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