Private Client Lawyer

Ohana Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor in Cambridge. Responsibilities include drafting Wills and trust documentation, managing estates, and advising clients on taxation. The role requires at least 5 years PQE in Private Client law, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits are offered, including flexible working options and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave plus shopping voucher

Pension and life insurance

Health insurance and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Skilled Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE in Private Client law.
• Experience preparing self-assessment tax returns is required.
• Proactive, professional demeanor and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and trust documentation.
• Advise trustees on compliance, reporting, and taxation.
• Attend networking events for professional connections.

Skills

Trusts knowledge

Taxation expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

STEP/SFE membership

Job description

Overview

Private Client Solicitor - Cambridge
Location: Cambridge (flexible across Bedford / Milton Keynes)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours)

Are you a skilled Private Client Solicitor ready for a new challenge? This role offers high-quality work, professional development, and the chance to grow your career in trusts, Wills, probate, and estate planning. You will handle a varied caseload, providing bespoke estate planning advice to HNW clients and supporting colleagues on complex matters. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 5+ years PQE, STEP or SFE membership (or willing to work towards it), and strong trusts/tax knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits. You will enjoy genuine career progression, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to complex Private Client work, while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Draft complex Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and trust documentation.
• Handle administration of taxable and non-taxable estates.
• Advise trustees and executors on compliance, reporting, and taxation.
• Provide guidance to colleagues on trusts, taxation, and estate planning.
• Support business succession planning for clients.
• Attend networking events to strengthen professional connections.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Private Client law.
• Experience preparing self-assessment tax returns.
• STEP/SFE membership desirable or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and client care skills.
• Professional, proactive, and calm under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus.
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Birthday leave + shopping voucher.
• Pension, life insurance, and income protection.
• Vitality health insurance & Medicash plan.
• Wellbeing support including Calm premium and 24/7 helpline.
• Career progression and flexible working options.

If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Wills and Probate Solicitor, or Trusts Solicitor, apply today and take your Private Client career to the next level