Private Client Solicitor

TSR-Legal; Chepstow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking regional legal practice in Chepstow seeks a Private Client Solicitor to lead the department and manage a varied caseload, including wills and probate. The ideal candidate will have experience in private client work and a proactive, organized approach to client relationships. This opportunity offers a salary of up to £60,000 DOE, a clear progression route into leadership, and a supportive team environment with modern systems.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 DOE

Defined progression route

Autonomy in team strategy

Supportive culture

Convenient transport links

Qualifications

• Experience in private client work, with STEP exposure advantageous.
• Demonstrated strong technical drafting skills.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of wills, probate, and estate administration.
• Deliver clear advice on tax-efficient planning.
• Build strong client relationships across the community.

Skills

Strong technical drafting skills

Excellent client care

Communication skills

Proactive, organised approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Monmouthshire / Wye Valley (South Wales Border)
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)

About the Role

You’ll be joining a well-established, forward-thinking regional practice known for quality private client work and long-standing local relationships. The team advises a loyal client base drawn from professionals, business owners and families across South Wales and the border counties, and is supported by experienced legal assistants and modern case systems.

This opportunity offers a clear pathway to lead the department. You’ll take ownership of a varied caseload and play a key role in shaping the private client offering as the team continues to grow.

The role will involve:

• Managing a mixed caseload of wills, probate, estate administration, LPAs and Court of Protection matters.
• Delivering clear, empathetic advice on tax-efficient lifetime and succession planning.
• Building and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships across the local community.
• Contributing to process improvements, supervision and workflow planning as the team scales.
• Supporting business development and thought-leadership initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor with experience in private client work (STEP exposure or interest advantageous).
• Demonstrate strong technical drafting skills and confident file management.
• Show excellent client care, communication and a proactive, organised approach.
• Have the ambition to take on greater responsibility, with a view to progressing into a Head of Department position.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE, plus benefits.
• A defined progression route, including support to step into a leadership role.
• Autonomy to influence team strategy, processes and client service.
• Supportive culture, hands‑on mentorship and modern systems within a collaborative setting.
• Attractive South Wales border location with convenient transport links.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or [e-mail] in complete confidence.