Private Client Solicitor

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd in London seeks a Private Client Solicitor with 4+ PQE to join a Legal 500 firm. You will manage a varied private client caseload and enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment with two offices near Chelsea and Hampstead.

The role offers hybrid working, with in-office presence three days a week, and opportunities to develop your practice, including wills, LPAs, estate administration, tax planning, and trusts.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ PQE in private client work.
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, LPAs, estates and trusts.
• Excellent client care and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Commercially minded with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload including wills, LPAs, estate administration, and trusts.
• Advise on tax and estate planning matters for high-net-worth clients.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and referrers.
• Collaborate with the team across departments to deliver seamless service.
• Support less senior colleagues and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Private client law

Client relationship management

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Job description

Private Client Solicitor (4–6 PQE)

We're working closely with a Legal 500 firm which is highly tiered across several practice areas. They are looking to hire a Private Client Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its team.

This is a great opportunity for a private client lawyer who enjoys building long-term client relationships and is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and established firm.

They have 2 offices in London, near Chelsea and Hampstead, and this role can be based out of either one, with an expectation to only be in the office 3 days a week. There is a high level of collaboration across the departments and an open door policy making this a popular firm to work at.

The Role

There is a well established department consisting of 1 partner, 4 associates and good paralegal support.

You'll manage your own varied caseload of private client matters, including:

• Wills
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Estate administration
• Tax and estate planning
• Trusts and related matters

Requirements

You'll be a qualified Solicitor (4+ PQE) and solid experience across private client matters.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong technical knowledge across private client work
• Provides an excellent level of client care
• Is confident managing their own caseload independently
• Enjoys building long-term client relationships
• Works well as part of a team
• Is commercially minded and interested in developing their practice

STEP qualification or a willingness to work towards it would be advantageous.