Private Client Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Private Client Solicitor with 4+ years PQE in Oxfordshire. This role involves managing private client matters such as drafting Wills and advising on estate planning. Candidates should have a STEP qualification or be committed to obtaining it, alongside strong client care skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £75,000, hybrid working options, and an extensive benefits package including private medical insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

26 days annual leave plus birthday holiday

Option to purchase additional week's leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE experience in private client matters.
• Strong technical ability and experience in preparing Wills.
• Confidence to manage a caseload and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of private client matters, including drafting Wills.
• Advise on estate planning and related tax issues.
• Handle probate and estate administration.

Skills

Wills preparation

Estate planning

Client care

Teamwork

Business development

Education

STEP qualification or commitment

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR, 4+ PQE, OXFORDSHIRE, £60-75,000 (DOE). Outstanding opportunity to join the highly regarded Private Client department of this Legal 500 firm, with hybrid working and an extensive benefits package on offer. JOB REF : 215301200

• The role involves managing a broad range of private client matters, including drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, advising on estate planning and related tax issues, creating lifetime trusts, and handling probate and estate administration (including foreign domicile and intestacy).
• You will also prepare deeds of variation, gifts, and family arrangements, as well as advise on the setup and management of trusts.
• The ideal candidate will have strong technical ability and experience in preparing Wills, be STEP qualified or committed to obtaining the qualification, and possess a proven track record of managing their own caseload.
• You will demonstrate excellent client care, a flexible approach, the ability to prioritise and work under pressure, confidence working within a team, and an interest in business development.
• The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience, a standard pension scheme, discretionary bonus, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity / paternity pay, free parking or travel season ticket loan, 26 days’ annual leave plus a birthday holiday, and the option to purchase an additional week’s leave.

To apply contact Gemma Jones on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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