Private Client And Property Solicitor

LJ Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected London law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client & Property Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload including wills, trusts, and residential property matters. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong client-facing skills and the ability to work independently. This is a permanent full-time position offering competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience with wills, probate, and estate administration.
• Knowledge of trusts and inheritance tax planning.
• Ability to handle residential property matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload including wills, probate, and property matters.
• Liaise directly with clients, agents, and other professionals.
• Maintain high standards of client care.

Skills

Proven experience in private client and residential property work

Strong client-facing and communication skills

Confidence in managing files independently

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Private Client & Property Solicitor

London

Permanent Full-time

We are working on behalf of a well-established, highly regarded London law firm who are seeking an experienced Private Client & Property Solicitor to join their growing practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to take on a broad, high-quality caseload within a supportive and professional environment, working closely with a loyal client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, families, and property investors.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload, including:

• Wills, probate, and estate administration
• Trusts and inheritance tax planning
• Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
• Residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Liaising directly with clients, agents, lenders, and other professionals

You will be expected to handle matters with minimal supervision while maintaining excellent client care standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Proven experience in private client and residential property work
• Confidently managing files independently from instruction to completion
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Professional, detail-oriented, and commercially aware

STEP membership or progress towards it would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• A stable and reputable firm with a strong London presence
• High-quality work and a loyal client base
• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Genuine long-term career prospects

This role would suit a solicitor who enjoys building lasting client relationships and is looking for a secure, long-term position within a respected firm.

For further details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment.