Private Client Solicitor (French Speaking)

Overview

In this role you will manage a diverse private client caseload for high-net-worth French-speaking clients, focusing on wills, estate administration, and UK tax matters. You’ll work within a market-leading private client team, handling your own matters while contributing to broader projects and developing key referrer relationships. The position combines technical private client work with business development and cross-border capabilities, offering strong mentorship and clear paths for progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage wills, estate administration and UK tax matters (inheritance tax, capital gains, income tax) for French clients
• Handle a personal caseload while contributing to larger team projects
• Engage in business development through networking, article writing, and building relationships with referrers
• Demonstrate strong time and client management skills
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cross-border private client matters

Key requirements

• French-speaking (bilingual or native)
• solicitor with 2+ PQE
• private client experience
• ability to manage a diverse caseload
• strong networking and relationship-building abilities

• client management
• networking
• time management
• wills
• estate administration
• UK trust taxation

…