Private Client Solicitor

LAW Absolute; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Free parking

Farnham location

STEP support

Job summary

LAW Absolute in Farnham is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our respected regional practice. You will handle a varied private client caseload with high-net-worth consideration and receive genuine career progression within a friendly, supportive team.

You will advise on wills, estate planning, trusts and probate, with opportunities for STEP progression. The role offers autonomy, a competitive salary with bonus, and a Farnham location with free parking.

Qualifications

• Private client experience with trusts, estate planning, probate and tax planning.
• Strong client service mindset and ambition to develop career in a collaborative team.
• STEP qualification advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage wills and estate planning caseload.
• Inheritance Tax planning and trust administration.
• Probate and estate administration.
• Liaise with high-net-worth clients and professionals.
• Support business development initiatives.

Skills

Private Client experience

Wills & trusts

Tax planning

Probate

Client relationship management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Free Parking

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to join a highly regarded regional practice where you'll enjoy high-quality work, genuine career progression and a supportive team?

I'm working with a well-established, ambitious Legal 500-quality regional law firm that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional client service across Surrey, Hampshire, London and the South East. Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor to join its thriving and collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering high-quality work, real autonomy and the opportunity to develop your career. You'll work alongside experienced specialists, advising a loyal client base on a broad range of private client matters while contributing to the continued success of the department.

The role:

You’ll manage a varied caseload including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Trust creation, administration and taxation
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection and Deputyship matters
• Advising high-net-worth individuals, families, executors and trustees
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.

About You

You’ll be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with solid Private Client experience and a strong technical understanding of trusts, estate planning, probate and tax planning. You’ll be passionate about delivering excellent client service and keen to continue developing your career within a collaborative and ambitious team. STEP qualification, or working towards it, would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• High-quality and varied Private Client work
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Modern, supportive and collaborative culture
• Competitive salary with performance bonus
• Ongoing professional development and STEP support
• Genuine autonomy and responsibility
• Free parking and an excellent Farnham location.