Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Dacorum; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

25 days annual leave

Enhanced sick pay and life assurance

Free parking

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Hertfordshire to join a close-knit team of ten experienced lawyers. You will handle a high-quality caseload across wills, probate, and trusts for HNW clients, with mentoring responsibilities and strong progression opportunities towards partnership.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary up to £65,000 plus a performance bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience across wills, probate, estate administration and trusts.
• Ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing private client matters including wills, probate, trusts and estate administration.
• Advising on complex estates and succession planning for HNW clients.
• Supporting on LPAs and related advisory work.
• Acting for executors and trustees across a broad range of matters.
• Working closely with partners on high-value and complex cases.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Representing the firm through networking, presentations and community engagement.

Skills

Wills & probate experience

Estate administration

Trusts

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Hertfordshire - Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Hertfordshire to join its growing team.

The successful Private Client Solicitor will join a close-knit team of ten experienced lawyers based in Bedfordshire, working alongside senior partners on a varied and high-quality caseload, with a clear route for progression to include partnership as part of long-term succession planning.

You’ll be a trusted advisor to HNW individuals, families and business owners on a broad range of private client matters including drafting complex Wills, succession and inheritance tax planning, creation and administration of trusts, probate and estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.

This opportunity will suit experienced solicitors seeking a genuine step forward into a senior role, with strong autonomy, mentoring responsibility and long-term career development.

The Role

• Managing private client matters including wills, probate, trusts and estate administration
• Advising HNW clients on complex estates and succession planning
• Supporting on LPAs and related advisory work
• Acting for executors and trustees across a broad range of matters
• Working closely with experienced partners on high-value and complex cases
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Representing the firm through networking, presentations and community engagement
• Supporting the continued growth of the Private Client Solicitor in Hertfordshire

The Candidate

• Strong experience across wills, probate, estate administration and trusts
• Confident managing complex matters with minimal supervision
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative and solutions-focused mindset

Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Agile and hybrid working policy
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced sick pay and life assurance
• Free parking