Private Client Solicitor

DJH; Halesowen; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Hybrid working

Company pension

Mental health support

Wellbeing calendar

Job summary

DJH is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our Estate Planning team, handling wills, LPAs and trusts for high-net-worth clients. You’ll manage estate administrations and work with senior colleagues to ensure a seamless client experience.

The role supports flexible hybrid working across multiple offices, with travel coverage for office visits. A qualified solicitor with Private Client experience and strong communication will thrive in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified or newly qualified solicitor (or equivalent qualifications and practical experience).
• Proven Private Client experience with estate administration, Wills, LPAs and Trusts.
• Comfortable using electronic case management systems and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for management of estate administrations, attorney and trust files, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Draft high-quality Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documentation tailored to meet the needs of high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, benefiting from shared expertise across the group to deliver a seamless client experience

Skills

Private Client experience

Wills and Trusts

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

Department: Estate Planning
Location: Halesowen

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower. By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let's Talk About The Role...

As a Private Client Solicitor, you’ll be fully immersed in our experienced Estate Planning team, playing a meaningful role in supporting clients at important stages of their lives. You’ll join a team that has gone from strength to strength, where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development are genuinely valued.

Our highly regarded and successful Estate Planning team is primarily based at our Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent. That said, we’re happy to consider candidates who are predominantly based at our Manchester, Liverpool, Chester or Midlands offices, with one day per week spent at our Head Office. We’ll cover your travel expenses, making sure you're part of the team without needing to be Stoke-based full time.

Skills

• Be responsible for management of estate administrations, attorney and trust files, with guidance from senior colleagues
• Draft high-quality Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documentation tailored to meet the needs of high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, benefiting from shared expertise across the group to deliver a seamless client experience

Let's Talk About You And Your Skills...

• Be a qualified or newly qualified solicitor (or possess equivalent qualifications and practical experience)
• Have proven experience within Private Client, with a good understanding of estate administration, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts
• Be comfortable working with electronic case management systems
• Thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment where learning and development are encouraged
• Enjoy building relationships with high net worth clients and demonstrate strong communication skills in a client-facing role

Let's Talk Benefits...

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Volunteer day
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here.