Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is assisting a well-regarded Kent firm in recruiting a Private Client Solicitor (2+ PQE) for their Canterbury office. You will handle a varied caseload including wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration, alongside estate planning and trusts.

The role offers a supportive team, with strong progression from Associate to Partner and a client-focused culture. You will join one of the largest Private Client teams in the region, recognised for quality work and staff

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years' PQE in Private Client.

Responsibilities

• Handle wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration.
• Plan estates, inheritance tax and trusts.
• Work with experienced specialists and take ownership while developing skills.

Skills

2+ PQE in Private Client

Strong communication

Client-focused

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Canterbury, Kent
Quality work, a supportive team and a genuine route to progression.

Looking for your next move in Private Client? This is an opportunity to join an established, highly regarded Kent firm with a strong reputation, an excellent regional client base and a culture that values its people.

With one of the largest Private Client teams in Kent, the firm offers the quality of work and expertise you would expect from a leading practice, alongside the support and career development that can make a real difference to your long‑term future.

The Firm

With a heritage spanning centuries, this respected firm advises individuals, businesses, charities and rural clients across a broad range of legal matters.

Its Private Client team is particularly well regarded, handling complex and interesting work for a varied client base. The firm is also known for its collaborative culture, strong staff retention and commitment to developing talent from within.

For a solicitor looking to build their career outside London, this is a chance to join a firm where you can develop your expertise, build lasting client relationships and see a clear path towards senior‑level progression.

The Role

Joining the Canterbury office, you will work on a varied Private Client caseload, with exposure to matters including:

• Wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration.


• Estate planning, inheritance tax and trusts.

You will work alongside experienced specialists, benefit from strong secretarial support and have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while continuing to develop your technical skills.

With an established progression structure through Associate and Senior Associate to Partner, the firm offers scope to grow your career at a pace that suits your ambitions.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE in Private Client.


• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach.


• A collaborative mindset and an interest in developing your expertise.

Interested in a move where quality of work and career progression go hand in hand?