Private Client Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Partnership prospects

Training & development

Job summary

Austen Lloyd Limited is recruiting a Senior Private Client Solicitor for a Legal 500 firm in London. The role offers a hybrid working model, a broad high-value caseload, and clear progression toward partnership.

You will advise high-net-worth individuals on wills, trusts, tax, and estate planning, manage probate matters, and develop client relationships while mentoring junior colleagues in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in private client matters.
• Proven ability to handle complex and high-value cases.
• Strong knowledge of trusts, tax, and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals on wills, estate planning, and inheritance tax matters.
• Manage probate and estate administration.
• Advise on trusts and wealth preservation; cross-border estates where applicable.

Skills

Wills & estate planning

High-net-worth advisory

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - London

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its established and growing private client team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor to handle high-quality work for high-net-worth individuals while benefiting from clear progression, hybrid working, and a competitive salary package.

The Role

From a recruitment perspective, this position offers a broad and high-value caseload, including:

• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families on wills, estate planning, and inheritance tax matters
• Managing complex probate and estate administration matters
• Advising on trusts, trust structuring, and wealth preservation
• Handling cross-border estates and international private client work where applicable
• Working closely with tax advisers, accountants, and other professionals
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Playing an active role in business development and client relationship management

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Clear and structured career progression, including partnership prospects
• Exposure to complex, high-value private client work
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in private client matters
• Proven ability to handle complex and high-value cases
• Strong technical knowledge of trusts, tax, and estate planning
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Commercially aware, proactive, and ambitious