Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private practice firm in London is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 3-5 years PQE. The role offers the opportunity to support clients on a range of matters including estate planning, tax, and trusts. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Benefits include hybrid working schemes, generous leave, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contribution to legal fees

Death in service benefit

Christmas and profit share bonus

Medicash Health Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Strong background in estate planning, tax, trusts, and probate matters.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise clients on estate planning, tax, and trusts.
• Manage contentious and non-contentious probate cases.
• Draft wills and powers of attorney.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work autonomously

Collaborative skills

Education

PQE 3-5 years

STEP qualification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Are you a 3 – 5 year PQE Private Client Solicitor seeking your next challenge with a leading Private Practice Firm?

Our leading Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked client is seeking a robust Solicitor to join the highly successful and expanding Private Client department, which is now one of the biggest teams in the South East.

This presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled Solicitor with a sharp eye for detail, capable of thriving both autonomously and collaboratively. The Firm expects you to bring a flexible approach to your work and time management. STEP qualification would be preferable, but is not essential.

About the Firm

Long established, our client specialises in delivering first-class service across a wide spectrum of practice areas to both businesses and individuals. Staffed by a team of legal professionals who are experts in their chosen fields, the firm prides itself on providing jargon-free advice in clear and concise language and as a result, has developed a loyal and growing client base as well as numerous accreditations.

Responsibilities / Type of work

To support and advise clients on a comprehensive range of matters to include but not limited to:

• Estate planning
• Tax
• Trusts
• Contentious and non-contentious probate
• Wills and Powers of Attorney and elderly client affairs

What will you get in return

• Hybrid working schemes
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contribution to legal fees
• Death in service benefit
• Birthday off
• Christmas and profit share bonus
• Access to cycle-to-work scheme
• Medicash Health Plan
• Private Medical Insurance

Vacancy Reference Number – 36678

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