Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

High-quality work

Clear progression

Established client base

Flexible culture

Career development

Job summary

G2 Legal in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is seeking a Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive to join a growing team. Hybrid working is available, with exposure to high net worth work and a loyal client base across Wiltshire and the South West.

You should be a qualified Solicitor or CILEx with at least four years' PQE in Private Client law, strong knowledge of trusts, probate and IHT planning, and experience running your own caseload.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx).
• Minimum 4 years' PQE within Private Client law.
• Strong technical knowledge of trusts, probate and IHT planning.
• Experience managing your own private client caseload.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on Wills, estate planning and succession planning.
• Inheritance Tax planning and wealth preservation strategies.
• Drafting, establishing and administering trusts.
• Probate matters and complex estate administration.
• Advising High Net Worth individuals, entrepreneurs and farming clients.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Tax-efficient estate structuring (working closely with a tax expert).
• Providing tailored private client advice to individuals and families.

Skills

Client relationships

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEx

4+ years PQE in Private Client

Job description

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Private Client Solicitor / Private Client Lawyer / Legal Executive (CILEx)

Chippenham, Wiltshire | Hybrid Working Available | Excellent Salary & Benefits

This position has been created as part of the firm's ongoing growth and succession planning strategy, offering excellent long-term career prospects, exposure to high-quality private client work, and the opportunity to work closely with High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, business owners, farming families and landed estates.

Whether you are an experienced Wills and Probate Solicitor, Trusts and Estates Lawyer, or Private Client Legal Executive, this role offers the chance to develop your expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

The Opportunity

You will manage a diverse and rewarding private client caseload covering a broad range of matters, including estate planning, trusts, probate, inheritance tax planning and succession arrangements.

The successful candidate will advise a loyal client base across Wiltshire and the South West, including clients with complex UK and international asset structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on Wills, estate planning and succession planning
• Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning and wealth preservation strategies
• Drafting, establishing and administering trusts
• Probate matters and complex estate administration
• Advising High Net Worth individuals, entrepreneurs and farming clients
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Tax-efficient estate structuring (working closely with a tax expert)
• Providing tailored private client advice to individuals and families

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)
• Minimum 4 years' PQE within Private Client law
• Strong technical knowledge of trusts, probate and inheritance tax planning
• Experience managing your own private client caseload
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team environment

What's on Offer?

• Mentorship from a technically excellent & friendly team
• Very competitive salary package
• Attractive employee benefits
• High-quality private client work
• Clear progression and partnership prospects
• Established client base
• Flexible and supportive working culture
• Long-term career development within a growing team

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