Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Eastleigh is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with over 4 years PQE. The role involves managing complex estate planning and probate work for high-net-worth clients. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a supportive culture focused on career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working options

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in private client law is required.
• Experience with complex wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning matters is essential.
• Strong understanding of inheritance tax (IHT) and trust taxation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate and succession planning focusing on legal and tax implications.
• Draft complex wills, LPAs, and handle probate work.
• Support clients through sensitive issues.

Skills

Complex wills handling

Estate planning

Trust taxation knowledge

Empathy and client support

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Private Client Solicitor to join a prestigious Legal 500-ranked Private Client team in Southampton, as part of a leading national law firm.

This role is ideal for a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE, looking to work on complex, high-value matters for high-net-worth individuals and families, within a supportive and expert team.

The Role

• Estate and succession planning, focusing on legal and tax implications.
• Creation and administration of lifetime and testamentary trusts.
• Estate administration and post-death planning, including deeds of variation.
• Tax planning, including inheritance tax (IHT) strategies and trust taxation.
• Drafting complex wills, LPAs, and handling probate work.
• Working alongside colleagues from different departments and external advisors.
• Contributing to business development and fostering key client and referrer relationships.

About You

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE in private client law.
• Demonstrable experience handling complex wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning matters.
• Strong understanding of inheritance tax (IHT) and trust taxation.
• Financially astute, with a collaborative approach to cross-departmental work.
• Empathetic, personable, and able to support clients through sensitive issues.
• Enthusiastic about mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team growth.
• Local knowledge and connections within Southampton or the surrounding areas would be a plus.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• A supportive, inclusive culture with clear career progression.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality, high-net-worth client work.
• The opportunity to join one of the region's most respected Private Client teams.