Private Client Solicitor

Chloe Jermyn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Clear career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

High-quality work

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Richmond seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor (1+ PQE) to manage a diverse caseload, including wills, trusts, and estate administration for a high-net-worth clientele. The firm offers excellent career progression, a competitive salary, and a supportive working environment. An ideal candidate should have at least one year of PQE in private client law and demonstrate ambition to lead and develop a team. The opportunity is excellent for those looking for a stable, long-term role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in private client work.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Demonstrable ambition and interest in team leadership.
• Ambition to lead and develop a team over time.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad private client caseload including wills and succession planning.
• Manage probate and estate administration tasks.
• Advise a high-net-worth client base on trusts and estates.

Skills

Ability to manage a caseload independently

Strong technical expertise in private client law

Professional, client-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Ambition to lead and develop a team

Education

Qualified solicitor with minimum 1 year PQE

Job description

Private Client Solicitor (1+ PQE)

Richmond, London

We are instructed by a well-established and highly respected law firm based in the Richmond area looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor (1+ PQE) to support the continued growth of its private client practice.

The firm is seeking a technically strong solicitor who is looking for a long-term career opportunity, with a clear pathway towards future leadership and team management responsibilities.

Role Overview

The appointed solicitor will handle a broad and high-quality private client caseload, including:

• Wills and succession planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts and trust administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising a loyal and predominantly high-net-worth client base

The position offers a high level of autonomy, alongside support from senior colleagues, and the opportunity to play a key role in the future development of the department.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 1 years’ post-qualification experience in private client work
• Strong technical expertise across the core areas of private client law
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently
• Professional, client-focused approach with strong communication skills
• Demonstrable ambition, with a genuine interest in leading and developing a team over time

The Firm Offers

• A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience
• Clear and achievable career progression, including leadership opportunities
• A supportive, collegiate working environment
• High-quality work and an established client base
• Excellent work–life balance in an attractive Richmond location

This role represents an excellent opportunity for a private client solicitor seeking a stable, long-term position with a firm that actively supports professional development and succession planning.

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