Private Client Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A top tier legal firm in Preston is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload including taxable estates and lasting powers of attorney. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 with a range of benefits including 25 days annual leave and enhanced pay for sickness and parental leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Enhanced adoption pay

Qualifications

• Ambitious individual with a range of Private Client knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Experience gained in a high street or regional firm.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload including taxable estates.
• Manage landed estates and lasting powers of attorney.
• Assist in other private client matters.

Skills

Private Client knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Experience in high street or regional firm

Job description

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Private Client Solicitor, preston, lancashire

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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About the Job

Private Client Solicitor - Up to £45,000 salary

This top tier Legal 500 law firm offers high quality legal advice to private individuals, farmers, landowners and trustees.

Due to the development and regional expansion of the firm’s Private Client department, it is now seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and commercially focused Solicitor to join their highly reputable team.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload including taxable estates, landed estates, lasting powers of attorney amongst other private client matters.

The Candidate

• Ambitious individual with a range of Private Client knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience gained in a high street or regional firm

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Enhanced sickness, maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: David Webb, Recruitment Consultant