Private Client Solicitor

McKinlay Law; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Kent seeks a Private Client Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload and deliver high-quality legal advice. Candidates should have 2–4 years PQE and experience with wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning. This is an opportunity for those looking to move closer to home from London, offering excellent benefits such as private medical insurance and gym discounts. The firm promotes a collaborative and supportive culture, making it a great place to work.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free parking

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Experience managing a full caseload of private client matters.
• Ability to provide compassionate and personalized legal service.
• Understanding of wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of private client matters.
• Provide high-quality legal advice on various private client issues.
• Draft legal documents accurately and with attention to detail.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental goals.
• Stay updated on changes in legislation and practices.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Client relationship management

Document drafting

Knowledge of private client law

Education

2 – 4 years' PQE

Membership in STEP (advantageous)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor – Kent

Leading Kent based law firm are looking for a private client solicitor to manage a diverse caseload and provide high-quality legal advice in all aspects of private client law. This includes wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, tax advice, and powers of attorney. The team are looking for a dedicated individual who can offer compassionate and personalized service to their clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a comprehensive caseload of private client matters with minimal supervision.
• Providing expert legal advice on wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, and deputyships.
• Drafting legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, offering empathetic and personalized advice.
• Working collaboratively with team members to contribute to the department’s goals and targets.
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and best practices in private client law.

The client are looking for a solicitor with circa 2 – 4 years’ PQE with demonstrated experience in managing a full caseload of private client matters. Membership in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a private client solicitor looking for a role in Kent – the role could be ideal for a candidate currently commuting into London, who is looking for a role closer to home. Excellent benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, free parking, gym discount etc. Team-orientated culture and a genuinely fantastic place to work.

The PQE on offer is a guide only. If you feel you have the relevant experience for the position, please do submit your CV.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. 03494294 VAT Reg. No. 707 6713 29.

Where we are?

McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd.,
26-27 Bedford Square,
London, United Kingdom,
WC1B 3HP

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