Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Friendly, collaborative culture

Excellent quality of life in Surrey

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is working with a Legal 500-ranked firm in Farnham, Surrey, to hire a Private Client Solicitor on the private client team. The role offers exposure to high-net-worth work, strong mentorship and clear progression paths.

You will handle wills, probate, trusts, tax planning and Court of Protection matters, with autonomy and support from senior lawyers as your career progresses.

Qualifications

• Private Client solicitor with 1+ years PQE
• Experience across core areas of Private Client law

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including wills and estate planning, probate, trusts and Court of Protection matters
• Develop client relationships and provide high-quality legal advice

Skills

Private Client

Wills & estate planning

Probate

Trusts

Tax & succession planning

Court of Protection

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Farnham, Surrey
Legal 500 Firm | High-Quality HNW Work | Excellent Progression

If you're a Private Client Solicitor looking for better-quality work, stronger support and a genuine platform to build your career, this could be the move.

A highly regarded Legal 500-ranked firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor with 1+ years' PQE to join its thriving team in Farnham.

The firm has built an excellent reputation across Surrey for combining first-class legal expertise with exceptional client service. Recent growth has strengthened its position in the market, but it has retained the collaborative and approachable culture that makes it somewhere lawyers want to build long-term careers.

The Role

You’ll join an established and successful Private Client team, managing a varied caseload including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts
• Tax and succession planning
• Court of Protection matters

The firm has a strong heritage in the Surrey market and an impressive client base, giving you exposure to high-quality and often high-net-worth work.

You’ll have plenty of autonomy and client contact, while working alongside experienced senior lawyers who can support your development as your career progresses.

Why Join?

• Legal 500-ranked firm with an excellent reputation
• High-quality Private Client and HNW work
• Support and mentoring from experienced senior lawyers
• Genuine opportunities for long-term progression
• Friendly, collaborative working culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent quality of life in the heart of Surrey

About You

You’ll be a Private Client Solicitor with 1+ years' PQE, with experience across the core areas of Private Client law.

You’ll be technically capable, personable and enjoy building long-term relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm where the quality of the work matches the quality of the platform, and where ambitious lawyers are given the support and opportunity to progress.