Private Client Lawyer

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is assisting a well-established law firm in Blackheath, London to recruit an experienced Private Client Lawyer. The role covers a varied caseload from instruction to completion, with a focus on high service standards and client relations.

You will draft Wills, advise on estate planning, handle probate and estate administration, and give guidance on trusts and LPAs. The firm supports long-term progression and offers a collaborative environment with mentoring

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive required.
• Experience handling Wills, probate, estate administration, trusts and LPAs.
• Able to manage a full caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Commercial awareness and proactive business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Draft Wills and advise on estate planning matters.
• Handle probate and estate administration matters.
• Advise on trusts and tax planning.
• Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Encourage repeat business and referrals across the firm.
• Meet time recording and billing targets.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Time management

Business development

Case management systems

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their growing team based in Blackheath, London

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong presence in Blackheath. The successful candidate will manage a varied private client caseload while working within a supportive and collaborative environment that genuinely encourages long-term progression and development.

The firm prides itself on delivering exceptional client service and is seeking an ambitious and personable individual who shares those values.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from instruction through to completion
• Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning matters
• Handling estate administration and probate matters
• Advising on trusts and tax planning
• Preparing and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Encouraging repeat business and referrals across the firm
• Meeting time recording and billing targets
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Strong experience handling Wills, probate, estate administration, trusts and LPAs
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
• Experience using case management systems advantageous
• STEP or SFE accreditation desirable, or willingness to work towards qualification
• Ambitious, self-motivated and keen to progress within a growing firm