Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70k

25 days leave

Death in service 4x

Onsite parking

Illness policy

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in St Albans to manage complex estates for high-net-worth clients and UHNW individuals, working with partners on demanding matters.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years PQE, superb organisation, and the ability to handle a full caseload with limited supervision while mentoring junior colleagues. Excellent client service and local market knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE as Private Client Solicitor
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage full caseload with minimal supervision
• Experience with mentoring junior lawyers is desirable

Responsibilities

• Advising HNW clients on complex estates and succession planning
• Acting for executors and trustees across a broad range of matters
• Working closely with partners on high-value and complex cases
• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Representing the firm through networking and community engagement

Skills

Inheritance tax

Estate planning

Estate administration

Wills & trusts

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Solicitor with practising certificate

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - St Albans - Up to £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

A highly regarded Hertfordshire practice is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join it’s large and expanding private wealth department.

The firm’s award-winning private client department is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and at present they’re looking for a Private Client Solicitor to advise a vast number of Hertfordshire clients as well as HNW / UHNW clients in London and across the UK.

The Private Client Solicitor will be handling inheritance tax, estate planning and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and trusts.

This opportunity will suit local solicitors seeking a genuine step forward, as well as City lawyers looking to reduce their commute and achieve a better work-life balance without compromising on quality of work.

The Role

• Advising HNW clients on complex estates and succession planning
• Acting for executors and trustees across a broad range of matters
• Working closely with experienced partners on high-value and complex cases
• Experience or interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Representing the firm through networking, presentations and community engagement

The candidate

• Minimum 3 years PQE Private Client Solicitor
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident running a full caseload with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• 25 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays and xmas closure
• Very generous Death in service X4
• Onsite Car Parking
• Illness policy