Private Client Lawyer

LJW Solutions; England; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 200 Legal 500 law firm located in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor/lawyer. The role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, providing expert legal advice to high-net-worth clients. With flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment, this position is ideal for driven professionals eager to further their legal careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus structure

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year PQE in Private Client law, focusing on estates.
• Experience in handling complex estates with tax elements.
• Solid communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate.
• Draft legal documents including wills and trust documents.
• Manage probate applications and complex estate administration.

Skills

Estate Planning

Wills

Probate

Trusts

Taxation

Communication Skills

Business Development

Education

Solicitor Qualification

STEP Qualification

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Associate Director at LJW Solutions | US Legal Recruitment

Private Client Solicitor or Cilex | Top 200 Legal 500 Law Firm | Excellent Culture with Flexibility

Experience Level: Fee Earner, Solicitor and Senior Solicitor, 1 PQE+

Location: Shropshire, UK

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (part time also available)

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor/lawyer to join my clients leading Private Client Team. We are seeking an driven and dedicated professional with at least 1 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) + to manage a complex and varied caseload, providing expert legal advice to high-net-worth individuals and families.

My client is a Top 200 Legal 500 firm based within the Midlands and Shropshire area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, and tax matters.
• Handling high-value and complex estates, including international elements.
• Drafting wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trust documents.
• Managing probate applications and estate administration.
• Providing succession planning and asset protection advice.
• Collaborating with financial advisors and accountants to ensure comprehensive client service.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including STEP best practices (if applicable).

Why Join:

• Join a leading Legal 500 firm in the Eest Midlands and work on high quality, complex matters.
• Competitive salary & bonus structure, with regular incentives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension & private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development support, with a strong platform/resources
• Kind, friendly and supportive team
• Encouraging partner who offers top-tier support and guidance

Skills & Experience Required:

• Solid experience in estate planning, wills, probate, and trusts, over 1 PQE
• Ideally, experience or exposure to taxation matters affecting estate planning
• STEP qualification (or working towards it) preferred
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team environment
• Strong business development and commercial acumen and ability to build lasting client relationships.

If you are seeking a strategical move into a top-tier law firm, and are looking to improve your career protectory alongside enthusiastic and highly-respected solicitors, please reach out today.

All conversations are 100% confidential. Apply with your most recent CV, or drop [e-mail] a message to explore.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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