Private Client Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment seeks a Private Client Solicitor in London with at least 5 years of PQE to manage wills, trusts and estate matters for a growing and respected law firm.

You will handle probate, estate administration and inheritance tax work, delivering high-quality advice with strong drafting and client care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in private client work.
• Strong knowledge of probate, estate administration and inheritance tax.
• Excellent drafting ability and technical legal expertise.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload across wills, trusts, estate administration and tax planning.
• Advise clients on probate and intestacy matters; prepare grants of representation.
• Assist with inheritance tax issues and ensure advice meets current legislation and high client care standards.

Skills

Private client law

Client-focused

Excellent drafting

Legal research

Education

SRA/UK Solicitor admitted

Job description

Private Client Solicitor, 5+ PQE, London, £Competitive DOE. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a growing and respected firm in London. This role would suit a committed and client focused professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. Job Ref: 5276

OVERVIEW:

The successful Private Client Solicitor will handle a varied caseload covering a broad range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, estate administration and tax planning. You will advise clients on probate and intestacy matters, prepare applications for grants of representation and assist with inheritance tax issues, ensuring all advice is delivered in accordance with current legislation and the highest standards of client care.

The firm is seeking a qualified Private Client Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE and proven experience across private client work. Strong knowledge of probate, estate administration and inheritance tax is essential, alongside excellent drafting ability and sound technical legal expertise.

The firm offers a competitive salary, a supportive and professional working environment, and excellent opportunities for career development within a well regarded practice.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.