Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Southampton is looking for a Private Client Solicitor with over 4 years' PQE to handle complex legal matters for high-net-worth individuals. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and the chance to work in a supportive environment. Strong understanding of tax planning and estate administration is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in private client law.
• Experience with trusts, probate, and estate planning matters.
• Strong understanding of inheritance tax (IHT) and trust taxation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on private client matters.
• Handle estate and succession planning.
• Draft complex wills and LPAs.

Skills

Handling complex wills

Estate planning

Tax planning

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Private Client Solicitor to join a prestigious Legal 500-ranked Private Client team in Southampton, as part of a leading national law firm.

This role is ideal for a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE, looking to work on complex, high-value matters for high-net-worth individuals and families, within a supportive and expert team.

The Role:
You will collaborate with a highly skilled team to provide expert advice on a broad range of private client matters, including:

Estate and succession planning, focusing on legal and tax implications.

Creation and administration of lifetime and testamentary trusts.

Estate administration and post-death planning, including deeds of variation.

Tax planning, including inheritance tax (IHT) strategies and trust taxation.

Drafting complex wills, LPAs, and handling probate work.

Working alongside colleagues from different departments and external advisors.

Contributing to business development and fostering key client and referrer relationships.

About You:

A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE in private client law.

Demonstrable experience handling complex wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning matters.

Strong understanding of inheritance tax (IHT) and trust taxation.

Financially astute, with a collaborative approach to cross-departmental work.

Empathetic, personable, and able to support clients through sensitive issues.

Enthusiastic about mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team growth.

Local knowledge and connections within Southampton or the surrounding areas would be a plus.

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Hybrid and flexible working options.

A supportive, inclusive culture with clear career progression.

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality, high-net-worth client work.

The opportunity to join one of the region's most respected Private Client teams.