Solicitor – Private Client – Gloucestershire

Overview

In this role, you help shape a modern Lifetime Planning service for individuals, families, and business owners. You work within a specialist Private Client team to provide Wills, trusts, LPAs, and estate planning with a focus on clear, empathetic advice and exceptional client care. You will build lasting client relationships, support referrals, and mentor junior colleagues while helping grow a relationship-driven offering. This is a forward‑looking, people‑centred opportunity in a collaborative firm that values quality over volume. You’ll contribute to a high‑impact, client-focused practice that shapes the firm’s private wealth strategy.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Minimum 25 days’ annual leave
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Competitive pension
• Life assurance
• Contributions to gym membership/health benefits

Responsibilities

• Advising on Wills, trusts and LPAs
• Supporting succession and estate planning matters
• Proactively identifying clients’ underlying needs, risks and objectives
• Building strong relationships with clients and referrers
• Networking and business development activity
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
• Helping shape and grow a modern Lifetime Planning offering

Key requirements

• Qualified with experience in Lifetime Planning or wider Private Client work
• Personable, engaging and empathetic
• Able to translate complex legal and financial concepts into clear, practical advice
• Skilled at identifying underlying concerns and guiding clients through important decisions
• Commercially aware and proactive
• A collaborative team player
• Motivated to build relationships and grow networks
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences

• Empathy
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Wills
• Trusts
• LPAs

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