Junior Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is working with a well-regarded regional Legal 500 firm seeking a Junior Private Client Solicitor with at least 6 months PQE to join its growing private client team. The role offers exposure to high-value matters and a supportive environment.

You will advise on complex wills, trusts, probate and related tax planning, working alongside experienced private client lawyers and developing technical expertise while building long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months PQE in private client work.
• Experience across wills, trusts and tax planning.
• Ambition to develop expertise within a regional firm.

Responsibilities

• Complex Wills and succession planning
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Estate planning
• Lifetime and discretionary trusts
• Trust creation, administration and taxation
• Trust registration and ongoing management
• Probate and estate administration
• High-value and taxable estates
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Deputyship applications
• Attorney support services

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills & Trusts

Court of Protection

Job description

Junior Private Client Solicitor – 6 Months+ PQE

Regional Legal 500 Firm | Excellent Career Development | High-Quality Private Client Work

£45,000 - £55,000 DOE

I am working with a well-regarded regional Legal 500 firm that are looking to add a Junior Private Client Solicitor with at least 6 months PQE to join its growing and well-established private client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a supportive, collegiate environment, working alongside experienced private client lawyers and advising a varied client base on complex and high-value matters.

You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of private client matters, including but not limited to:

• Complex Wills and succession planning
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Estate planning
• Lifetime and discretionary trusts
• Trust creation, administration and taxation
• Trust registration and ongoing management
• Probate and estate administration
• High-value and taxable estates
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Deputyship applications
• Attorney support services

The role will provide exposure to complex work and the opportunity to develop strong technical expertise while building long-term client relationships.

You will ideally have experience across a broad range of private client work and a genuine interest in developing your expertise in areas such as trusts, tax, estate planning and succession.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Legal 500-recognised regional firm where you will be given genuine scope to develop your career and work on a high-quality and varied caseload.

The firm offers a supportive working environment, excellent quality of work and the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, making this an ideal move for a junior solicitor looking to establish themselves within private client.

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