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

Overview

As a Private Client Solicitor in Bristol, you manage a varied caseload across wills, estate administration and planning, and trust creation. You will provide high-net-worth advisory support, supervise junior team members, and nurture client relationships within a collaborative, supportive culture. The role offers clear progression toward Senior Associate and a hybrid working model, backed by a Legal 500-acclaimed department and top-tier partners. You will contribute to compliance and the firm’s ambitious, client-focused ethos.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career progression to Senior Associate
• Bespoke Learning Academy for career development
• inclusive culture that values diversity
• supportive and intellectually stimulating environment

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters: wills, estate administration, and estate planning
• Create and oversee trusts; advise on trust structures and tax considerations
• Provide high-net-worth advisory services to clients
• Supervise junior team members (depending on experience)
• 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, organization, and a proactive mindset
• Willingness to contribute to team development and progression

• excellent communication
• relationship management
• proactive mindset
• private client law: wills, estates, trusts, tax
• advisory skills
• client relationship management

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