Private Client Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Bristol seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead their Private Client department. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of PQE and a full STEP membership. This role offers hybrid working and genuine career progression opportunities. Interested applicants can contact Alicia Forde for a confidential discussion.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ post-qualification experience in Private Client law.
• Confident managing complex matters independently.
• Desire for career progression and team contribution.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied caseload including drafting and advising on Wills.
• Oversee estate administration and trust advisement.
• Collaborate within a supportive team environment.

Skills

Private Client law

Estate administration

Drafting Wills and LPAs

Managing complex matters

Education

Full STEP membership

Membership of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers

Job description

Location: Bristol | Hybrid working considered | Full-time or part-time (min. 3 days/week)

We are working in partnership with a well-regarded law firm that is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to lead their Private Client department. This is a key hire for the firm and an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor (minimum 7 years’ PQE) looking to step into a principal fee-earning role with clear progression prospects.

The Role:
You will handle a varied caseload including:
• Drafting and advising on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Estate administration
• Advising on trusts, lifetime gifts, and other associated private client matters

The Ideal Candidate:
• 7+ years’ post-qualification experience in Private Client law
• A full STEP membership and/or membership of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers is highly desirable
• Confident managing complex matters independently, while contributing to a collaborative team culture

Working Arrangements & Benefits:
• Open to full-time or part-time applications (minimum 3 days per week)
• Hybrid working considered (some office presence required)
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Genuine prospects for career progression, including a pathway to management

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor seeking a long-term move to a firm that values expertise, integrity, and team culture.

Interested?
Please contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] quoting Job Ref: 0644 for a confidential discussion.

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