Private Client 12 month FTC

Page Personnel; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm based in Guildford is seeking a qualified solicitor with over 2 years of PQE to provide legal advice on UK succession and tax planning. The role includes drafting complex legal documents, conducting research, and supervising junior team members. This position is within a supportive and collaborative environment, offering a unique opportunity for career enhancement in the professional services sector, and emphasizes teamwork and personal growth.

Benefits

Supportive professional environment

Exposure to a wide range of legal matters

Fixed-term contract opportunity

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE required.
• Proactive and flexible with caseload management.
• Commitment to teamwork and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal advice to UK-based clients.
• Draft complex legal documents.
• Conduct legal research with a commercial lens.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Identify client development opportunities.

Skills

Strong expertise in domestic and international succession and tax planning

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Judgement and commercial awareness

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent, e.g. CILEX)

STEP qualification (advantageous)

Job description

• Work on high-quality matters involving UK succession and tax planning.
• Be part of a firm that values collaboration, authenticity, and forward-thinking.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong focus on private capital, operating at the intersection of personal, family, and business matters. Known for building deep and trusted relationships, the firm delivers meaningful value through empathy, clarity, and a jargon-free approach. They are committed to responsible business practices, diversity, inclusion, and hybrid working arrangements (typically 60 / 40 office / remote split).

Job Description

Provide clear, practical, and commercial legal advice to UK-based clients. Manage a varied workload efficiently, with appropriate supervision. Draft complex legal documents using relevant precedents. Conduct legal research with a commercial lens. Supervise and delegate tasks to junior team members where appropriate. Participate in client seminars, presentations, and pitches. Identify and pursue client development opportunities. Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory standards.

The Successful Applicant

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent, e.g. CILEX) with 2+ years' PQE. Strong expertise in domestic and international succession and tax planning. STEP qualification is advantageous. Demonstrates sound judgement and commercial awareness. Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills. Proactive, flexible, and capable of managing a broad caseload. Effective communicator who builds rapport with clients. Committed to teamwork and personal growth.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a fixed‑term contract with a reputable professional services organisation.
• Exposure to a wide range of private client legal matters.
• Supportive and professional work environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career in the legal department of the professional services industry. If this role aligns with your expertise and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply