Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join their Private Client department. The ideal candidate will have around 5 years’ PQE with strong expertise in complex tax and trust matters, wills, and probate. The firm provides a rewarding work environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for structured career development. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Performance bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Wellbeing initiatives

Long-service awards

Health cash-back plan

Structured career development programmes

Qualifications

• Around 5 years' PQE in a relevant role.
• Strong knowledge of complex legal matters.
• Proven interest and experience in business development.

Responsibilities

• Join the Private Client department and drive its growth.
• Provide expert advice on wills and probate.
• Assist clients with tax and trust matters.

Skills

Complex tax and trust matters

Wills

Probate

Court of Protection work

Deputyships

Business development

Job description

Overview

Our prestigious client, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, is seeking an experienced Solicitor with around 5 years’ PQE to join their close-knit team and play a key role in driving the growth of their Private Client department.

The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including a performance bonus scheme, hybrid working, wellbeing initiatives, long-service awards, a health cash-back plan, structured career development programmes, and many other incentives.

You will be joining a highly regarded practice recently named as one of The Times Best Places to Work and Best Law Firms to Work For 2025. Known as market leaders within the legal sector, they reward performance, provide outstanding support, and offer first-class training opportunities.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of:
• Complex tax and trust matters
• Wills
• Probate
• Court of Protection work
• Deputyships
• Show proven interest and experience in business development

The Firm

The Firm: The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation. Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services. Embracing a collaborative ethos, the firm cultivates a supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues, working towards achieving optimal outcomes. Recognising the effectiveness of teamwork, they understand that the best results emerge from collective efforts.

Reach out to Mia Henderson at Law Staff for a confidential discussion, or apply now to secure this exceptional role with fantastic career prospects and a truly rewarding workplace.

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