Private Client Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-office national law firm in Nottingham is on the lookout for a Private Client Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload including estate planning and advising high-net-worth clients. This role emphasizes strong legal knowledge and communication skills, with benefits like enhanced leave, private healthcare, and excellent career progression. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years PQE and a proactive approach to their career growth. Join a dynamic team known for creating rewarding career paths.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave plus all UK Bank Holidays

Private healthcare fully funded

Free healthcare cashback plans

Enhanced pension, 5% matched contribution

Group Life Assurance, 4x annual salary

Ability to buy up to 3 additional days’ holiday per year

An additional day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• 3+ Years PQE in Private Client is ideal.
• Experience advising mass affluent clients.
• Proficient in estate planning and estate administration.

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad and varied private client caseload.
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Inheritance Tax planning and estate planning.

Skills

Strong legal knowledge and technical ability within a private client setting

Excellent communication and client-handling skills

Proven experience advising mass affluent clients on IHT planning

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Proactive, ambitious, and passionate about career progression

Education

3+ Years PQE in Private Client

Tools

Working knowledge of case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Private Client Solicitor | Nottingham | Hybrid Working- Legal 500 law Firm

£55,000 – £68,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join a leading, multi-office national Legal 500 law firm in Nottingham. This is a brilliant chance to work on high-quality private client matters for high-value individuals, including celebrities and wealthy business owners, within a firm known for excellence, training, and long-term career development.

The role

You will be responsible for managing a broad and varied private client caseload, including:

• Inheritance Tax planning and estate planning
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Estate administration matters
• Lifetime trusts
• Advising mass affluent and high-net-worth clients

You will work closely with a highly regarded team, benefiting from outstanding training, mentoring, and exposure to complex and interesting work.

About you

• Ideally 3+ Years PQE in Private Client
• Strong legal knowledge and technical ability within a private client setting
• Proven experience advising mass affluent clients on IHT planning, estate planning, and estate administration
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proactive, ambitious, and passionate about career progression
• Experience supporting business development within a team or firm
• Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office

Reward and development

This firm is committed to recognising and supporting the success of every employee, offering excellent career progression alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Enhanced annual leave plus all UK Bank Holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare fully funded
• Free healthcare cashback plans for you and your family
• Enhanced pension, 5% matched contribution
• Ability to buy up to 3 additional days’ holiday per year
• Group Life Assurance, 4x annual salary
• Hybrid working

If you are ambitious, client-focused, and ready to take the next step in your private client career, I’d love to hear from you.

Ellie Marshall

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📞 07383 821952