Solicitor – Private Client – Cardiff – 3-6 Years PQE

Overview

In this Cardiff-based Private Client Solicitor role, you will manage a varied caseload across wills, trusts, probate and tax planning, with a focus on sensitive legacy and elder care matters. You join a respected, award-winning firm that prioritises quality work and client service within a collaborative Private Client team. You will build strong client relationships, support succession planning, and contribute to departmental growth. The role offers hybrid working and clear opportunities for career progression. You will work in a supportive environment that values professional development and high standards of client care.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• career progression and professional development
• supportive, friendly, ambitious team culture
• direct support from a departmental secretary
• recognition for high-quality work and client service

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance tax and succession planning advice
• Supporting elderly and vulnerable clients with care and sensitivity
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to the growth and reputation of the Private Client department

Key requirements

• 3-6 years PQE in private client law
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, and tax planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• Experience using case management systems
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism
• Willingness to engage in networking and business development activities

• excellent communication
• interpersonal abilities
• proactive mindset
• wills
• probate
• trusts

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