Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Gedling; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Car Parking

Private Healthcare

Hybrid working policy

Death in service x4

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + BH

Job summary

William James Recruitment seeks a Private Client Solicitor for a Hertfordshire practice based in St Albans. You will advise HNW/UHNW clients across the UK on estates, inheritance tax, planning and administration, within a high-quality private wealth team.

The role suits local solicitors seeking a step forward or City lawyers seeking better balance, with a hybrid working policy and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE as Private Client Solicitor.
• STEP qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising HNW clients on complex estates and succession planning.
• Acting for executors and trustees across a broad range of matters.
• Working closely with experienced partners on high-value and complex cases.
• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers (experience or interest).
• Representing the firm through networking, presentations and community engagement.

Skills

Client advisory

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - St Albans - Up to £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

A highly regarded Hertfordshire practice is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join it’s large and expanding private wealth department.

The firm’s award-winning private client department is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and at present they’re looking for a Private Client Solicitor to advise a vast number of Hertfordshire clients as well as HNW / UHNW clients in London and across the UK.

The Private Client Solicitor will be handling inheritance tax, estate planning and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and trusts.

This opportunity will suit local solicitors seeking a genuine step forward, as well as City lawyers looking to reduce their commute and achieve a better work-life balance without compromising on quality of work.

The Role

• Advising HNW clients on complex estates and succession planning
• Acting for executors and trustees across a broad range of matters
• Working closely with experienced partners on high-value and complex cases
• Experience or interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Representing the firm through networking, presentations and community engagement

The candidate

• Minimum 3 years PQE Private Client Solicitor
• STEP qualified – desirable but not essential
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident running a full caseload with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• 25 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays and xmas closure
• Very generous Death in service X4
• Onsite Car Parking
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working policy
• Illness policy
• Bonus scheme