Private Client Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Romford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Related Bonus

Fast-Track Progression

Holiday Allowance 5.6 weeks

Birthday Leave

Company Pension Scheme

On-Site Parking

Dedicated Support Staff

Staff Social Events

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions are representing a long‑standing East London firm seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Romford. The role concentrates on elderly care law within a varied caseload, offering a clear progression path and a strong focus on client relationships.

The successful candidate will manage end‑to‑end private client matters, including wills, powers of attorney, probate and tax planning, with a generous salary and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Private Client law within a UK practice.
• Strong grounding in elderly care law and private client work.
• Proven ability to meet fee targets and drive business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Private Client caseload from instruction to completion with focus on elderly care law.
• Draft wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration.
• Engage in business development and contribute to department growth.

Skills

PQE 3+ years

Tools

LEAP

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Salary: £45,000 – £65,000+ DOE

Location: Romford / East London

Profit-Related Bonus & Fast-Track Progression

An Established Firm. A Specialist Role. A Career-Defining Opportunity.

Our client is a long-standing, highly regarded law firm with deep roots in the East London and Essex community. With over 70 years of history serving a loyal and growing client base, they have built an enviable reputation for quality, bespoke legal services delivered by genuine specialists. This is not a volume-driven firm — it is a place where fee earners are trusted, supported, and rewarded for genuine expertise.

They are now seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Romford, covering a varied and intellectually engaging caseload with a particular focus on elderly care law.

If you are a Private Client specialist with a passion for client relationships and a desire to grow within a firm that genuinely invests in its people, this is worth your attention.

What You Will Be Doing

You will manage a varied Private Client caseload from instruction through to completion, with a specific focus on elderly care law. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting Wills, including complex and high-value estate planning matters
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney across property, financial, and health and welfare
• Probate and full estate administration, including extraction of Grants of Probate
• Inheritance Tax planning and succession strategy
• Trust drafting and administration
• Court of Protection matters
• Engaging in business development and networking activities within the local community
• Contributing to the continued growth and profile of the Private Client department

What Our Client Is Looking For

Essential

• 3+ years PQE in Private Client law, gained within a UK legal practice
• Demonstrable experience across the full breadth of Private Client work, with a strong grounding in elderly care law
• A solid track record of achieving fee targets and business development goals
• Enthusiasm for networking and practice development — local candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
• A client-focused, practical approach with excellent communication skills
• Strong administration and organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently

Desirable

• STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification or membership
• SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) accreditation or affiliation
• Experience using LEAP case management software
• Established local connections within the Romford, Havering, or broader East London and Essex area

What is on Offer

Our client offers a genuinely competitive and transparent package, built around individual contribution rather than departmental performance:

• Salary: £45,000 – £65,000+ DOE
• Profit-Related Bonus: An excellent individual bonus scheme based on your own billing performance — not diluted across a team or department
• Fast-Track Progression: Clear and accessible routes into management for those with the ambition to lead
• Holiday Allowance: 5.6 weeks per annum inclusive of bank holidays (full time)
• Christmas Closure: Additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
• Birthday Leave: One additional day's leave for your birthday, after six months' service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount
• On-Site Parking
• Dedicated Support Staff to manage administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on fee-earning work
• Staff Social Events throughout the year

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• An independently minded firm with over seven decades of heritage and a loyal, repeat client base
• A culture that rewards individual performance directly — your bonus reflects your efforts, not someone else's
• Genuine specialist work in a niche you have chosen to build your career in
• A firm that sets realistic billing targets — not inflated figures used as pressure tactics
• Dedicated support so you can focus on the legal work, not the admin