Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in South West London

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Law Staff Limited is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its well‑established South West London firm. You will manage a private client caseload and lead a small team, handling wills, LPAs, probate and estate administration.

This full‑time, office‑based role offers £60,000–£80,000 DOE, genuine progression, and the opportunity to work on high‑net-worth estates with a supportive team in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with proven private client experience
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Experience managing high-net-worth estates
• Proficiency with care management systems

Responsibilities

• Manage a private client caseload including wills, LPAs, probate and estate administration
• Lead a private client team including a senior consultant and paralegals
• Handle high-net-worth estates with discretion and professionalism
• Provide high-quality, client-focused legal advice
• Progress matters using the firm’s Care Management System

Skills

Leadership

Client interaction

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Care Management System

Job description

Are you a Senior Private Client Solicitor looking to join a well-established and growing law firm offering a competitive salary of between £60,000 and £80,000 DOE, genuine progression, team leadership, high-quality work and more? This is an excellent opportunity to manage a private client caseload and lead a team from a South West London office.

About the Firm:
A well-established and growing law firm based in South West London, offering high-quality private client work and genuine progression opportunities. The role would suit an experienced private client solicitor who enjoys client interaction and leadership, alongside delivering high-quality legal advice.

Private Client Solicitor - Position Overview:

• Manage a private client caseload with genuine client interaction
• Lead a private client team comprising a senior consultant and two paralegals
• Handle high-net-worth estates
• Full-time, office-based role in the firm's South West London office
• Strong opportunities for development within a growing practice

Key Responsibilities of the Private Client Solicitor:

• Managing a private client caseload, including wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and administration of estates
• Managing the private client team, comprising a senior consultant and two paralegals
• Dealing with high net worth estates
• Providing high-quality, client-focused advice throughout
• Using the firm's Care Management System to progress matters

Requirements of the Private Client Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor with proven experience in private client work
• Demonstrable experience managing a private client caseload of wills, LPAs, probate and estate administration
• Experience dealing with high net worth estates
• Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team
• IT skills to operate a Care Management System
• Excellent client care and communication skills

The Benefits for the Private Client Solicitor role:

• Competitive Salary c£ 70,000 in line with experience and progression
• Full-time, office-based role in South West London
• High-quality private client work
• Genuine team leadership responsibility
• Strong opportunities for progression within a growing practice