Private Client Solicitor

Owen Reed Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team. The role involves advising on a variety of private client matters, managing caseloads with a focus on client care and quality service. Candidates should have strong communication and drafting skills, along with a solid background in probate and estate administration. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful legal issues while ensuring exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor with experience across core private client matters.
• Proven experience in probate, estate administration, and inheritance tax.
• Strong drafting skills for wills and legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on private client matters including wills and trusts.
• Manage estate administration matters including probate.
• Draft wills and lasting powers of attorney.

Skills

Private client law expertise

Client communication

Drafting legal documents

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualification as Private Client Solicitor

Job description

Owen Reed is looking for a Private Client Solicitor for a top law firm.

Due to recent growth, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and expanding team. This is a full-time position offering high-quality work across a broad range of private client matters. The role will suit a Private Client Solicitor who is confident managing their own caseload and delivering exceptional client care.

This is a client-facing role, requiring a Private Client Solicitor who can communicate with sensitivity, discretion and professionalism.

The Role

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will advise clients on a wide range of private client matters, managing files from instruction through to completion while maintaining the highest standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on private client matters including wills, trusts and estate administration
• Managing estate administration matters, including probate and intestacy cases
• Applying for grants of representation and preparing associated inheritance tax returns
• Drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney (both property & financial affairs and health & welfare)
• Handling Court of Protection deputyship matters
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents in line with relevant legislation and best practice
• Managing a varied caseload efficiently while maintaining excellent client care
• Liaising with third parties such as financial institutions, HMRC, and other solicitors
• Negotiating on behalf of clients to achieve favourable outcomes where appropriate
• Advising on tax implications and estate planning strategies
• Keeping up to date with legislative changes affecting private client law

About You

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor with experience across core private client matters
• Proven experience in probate, estate administration and inheritance tax
• Strong drafting skills for wills, LPAs and related documentation
• Confident, empathetic and professional client-facing manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work well under pressure
• Solid understanding of private client legislation and best practice