Private Client

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Modern office in Belfast City Centre

Job summary

Abacus Careers in Belfast is seeking a Private Client Solicitor (2–4 PQE) to join a prestigious Belfast-based firm. You will handle high-value matters for HNW clients, with a focus on bespoke estate and succession planning.

You will advise on wills, trusts, and tax matters, while building strong client relationships and working closely with senior solicitors and partners in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in private client law (2–4 years PQE).
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or high-value estates and trusts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide clear, practical advice.
• Proactive, client-focused approach with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on succession planning, inheritance tax and wealth preservation strategies.
• Drafting wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
• Administering complex estates and handling associated tax matters.
• Building long-term relationships with clients and professional advisers.

Skills

Private client law

HNWI experience

Communication skills

Client-focused

Job description

Private Client Solicitor (2–4 PQE), Belfast

Abacus is keen to appoint a Private Client Solicitor with a passion for working with high-net-worth individuals and delivering bespoke estate and succession planning advice. Our client, a prestigious Belfast-based law firm with an outstanding reputation in the private client space, is seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor (indicative level of 2–4 years PQE) to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters for an exclusive client base including business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth families. You will also develop with one of the market leading partners in this niche.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on succession planning, inheritance tax, and wealth preservation strategies.
• Drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
• Administering complex estates and handling associated tax matters
• Building long-term relationships with clients and professional advisers

What You’ll Need:

• c. 2–4 years PQE with a strong grounding in private client law
• Experience working with HNWI or exposure to high-value estates and trusts
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear, practical advice
• A proactive, client-focused approach with commercial awareness

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work closely with senior solicitors and partners on high-profile matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Supportive, collegiate team with a focus on continuous development
• Modern office in Belfast City Centre with hybrid working options.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in private wealth and succession planning within a top-tier team.