Private Client Solicitor

Simpson Judge; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical and dental insurance

Life assurance and income protection

25 days annual leave with purchase options

Focus on work/life balance and career development

Job summary

Simpson Judge seeks a qualified Solicitor with 3+ years of PQE in Private Client matters to join their esteemed firm. The role involves working on a variety of private client issues, including estate planning and trust administration.

The successful candidate will have experience with high-net-worth clients and solid technical knowledge. The firm offers a competitive salary with benefits such as private medical insurance, life assurance, and a strong focus on work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience advising on a broad range of private client matters.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Solid technical knowledge of trusts, estate planning, succession, and personal tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Work on private client matters including estate planning, trusts, and succession planning.
• Advise UK resident individuals and families on wealth structuring.
• Assist with establishment and administration of trusts and related documents.
• Draft wills, trust documentation, and powers of attorney.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Private Client Advisory

Estate Planning

Trusts and Succession

Personal Tax Matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3PQE+

STEP qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Join a Tier 3 law firm with a highly regarded Private Client team. The practice is known for handling high-quality work for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working on a broad range of private client matters including estate planning, trusts, and succession planning
• Advising UK resident individuals and families on wealth structuring and inheritance planning
• Assisting with the establishment and administration of trusts and other asset-holding structures
• Drafting wills, trust documentation, powers of attorney, and related private client documents
• Advising clients on personal tax, estate, and lifetime planning matters
• Working closely with clients and professional advisers including accountants, trustees, and financial advisers
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the department

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor with 3PQE+ in Private Client
• Strong experience advising on a broad range of private client matters
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families
• Solid technical knowledge of trusts, estate planning, succession, and personal tax matters
• STEP qualification (or working towards) advantageous

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Private medical and dental insurance from day one
• Life assurance and income protection
• 25 days’ annual leave with option to purchase additional days
• Strong focus on work/life balance, career development, and an inclusive, supportive culture