Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Lucrative Bonus Scheme

Annual pay reviews

Working From Home Policy

Free Parking

Death in Service 4X salary

Employer pension contributions at 7.5%

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their dynamic team. You will engage with high-net-worth clients, handling wills, probate, and trusts. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000, a generous benefits package including 25 days annual leave, a bonus scheme, and a working from home policy. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of experience and strong legal skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts.
• Experience with high net worth individuals.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside partners in a private client team.
• Attend marketing and networking events.
• Give talks at local care homes and charity groups.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Teamwork

Education

Qualification as a Solicitor with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience

Job description

About the Job

Private Client Solicitor - Up to £60,000 salary

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals. The firm’s leading private client team acts for executors and trustees on both contentious and non-contentious matters and is recognised across the South East for its outstanding client care and high-quality work. Due to the development and expansion of the firm, it is now seeking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor to work alongside existing partners in the department of ten Solicitors. The ideal Private Client Solicitor must have a strong understanding of wills, probate, LPA’s and trusts. The successful candidate will be expected to work with high net worth individuals including business owners and farmers.

The Candidate

• Private Client Solicitor with at least 4 years post-qualification experience or equivalent
• Attend marketing/networking events for the firm to bring in work
• Representing the firm through external/internal presentations
• Giving talks at local care homes and charity groups
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail

The Benefits and How to Apply

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Lucrative Bonus Scheme (personal and company bonuses)
• Annual pay reviews
• Working From Home Policy (upon successful probation period)
• Free Parking at their office
• Death in Service 4X salary
• Long term absence cover after 26 weeks
• Employer pension contributions at 7.5% Employee 0.05% (you are able to pay in more if you wish)

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Thomas Brown, Retained Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal and Business Development

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting, Legal Services, and Law Practice