Private Client Solicitor

Legal News Wales; Abergavenny; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Support from senior lawyers

Varied Private Client caseload

Career development

Job summary

Legal News Wales in Abergavenny is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with approximately two to three years' PQE to join an established regional team. You will manage a varied Private Client caseload and draft Wills, handle probate and estate administration, and advise executors and beneficiaries.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and exposure to wills, probate, trusts, and tax planning, with supervision from senior lawyers and opportunities to build long-term client relationships

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–3 years' PQE in private client work.
• Solid foundation in Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Experience with diverse private client matters and client advisory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Private Client caseload.
• Draft straightforward and complex Wills.
• Handle Probate and estate administration matters.
• Prepare Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Advise executors, administrators and beneficiaries.
• Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Advise on inheritance tax and reliefs.
• Assist with Trust creation and administration.
• Support Court of Protection and deputyship work.
• Liaise with accountants and financial advisers.
• Develop relationships with clients and referrers.
• Participate in networking and business development.

Skills

Private Client

Wills & Probate

Powers of Attorney

Court of Protection

Client relationships

Education

Law degree

Solicitor qualification

Job description

• Working Arrangement: Flexible working available

• Location: Abergavenny
• Salary: Circa £40,000 (DOE)
• Working Arrangement: Flexible working available

About The Role

TSR Legal is working with a well-established regional law firm that is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor with approximately two to three years’ PQE.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor who has developed a solid foundation in Private Client work and is now looking to broaden their technical experience within a supportive and established department.

The role will provide exposure to a broad range of Private Client matters, with support available from experienced senior lawyers. The firm is able to offer flexibility around working arrangements for the right candidate.

About The Firm

The firm has a strong regional presence and advises individuals, families, business owners and agricultural clients across South Wales and the surrounding areas.

The Private Client department handles a broad range of matters, including Wills, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection work, tax planning and complex estate administration.

The firm offers a supportive working environment where junior and mid-level Solicitors are encouraged to develop their technical knowledge, take ownership of their caseload and build long-term client relationships.

The Role Will Involve

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload
• Drafting straightforward and complex Wills
• Handling Probate and estate administration matters
• Preparing applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
• Advising executors, administrators and beneficiaries
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising on inheritance tax and available reliefs
• Assisting with Trust creation and administration
• Handling lifetime planning and asset protection matters
• Supporting Court of Protection and deputyship work
• Liaising with accountants, financial advisers and other professional contacts
• Developing strong relationships with clients and referrers
• Participating in networking and business development activities

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will

• Be a qualified Solicitor with approximately two to three years’ PQE
• Have experience managing or assisting with a varied Private Client caseload
• Have a good understanding of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Ideally have some exposure to Trusts, tax planning or Court of Protection matters
• Be able to manage files independently while recognising when senior support is required
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Provide an empathetic, professional and approachable service to clients
• Be organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• Have a genuine interest in developing your Private Client expertise

Applications are also welcomed from candidates with slightly more or less experience where their overall Private Client background is suitable.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary in the region of £40,000, dependent on experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• A varied and established Private Client caseload
• Support and supervision from experienced senior lawyers
• Exposure to complex estates, Trusts and tax planning matters
• Opportunities to work with agricultural and business-owning clients
• Long-term career development
• A supportive and approachable working environment