Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning Legal 500 Firm is seeking a Head of Private Client Solicitor to lead a dedicated team in St Albans. With a minimum of 10 years PQE and strong leadership skills, the candidate will manage complex cases including wills and trusts, offering high-level client care. The role comes with a competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000 and a hybrid working arrangement, along with a suite of benefits including ongoing training and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£80,000-£100,000)

Leadership role with career development

Hybrid working arrangement

Ongoing training and development

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PQE.
• Experience with complex private client matters.
• STEP Qualification (or working toward it).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Private Client team.
• Handle wills, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection cases, trusts, and probate.
• Provide high-level client care.
• Supervise junior staff.
• Build client and professional relationships.
• Expand the team and enhance Private Client services.

Skills

Leadership vision and team-building skills

Strong case management abilities

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach to client care

Education

STEP Qualification (or working toward it)

10 years PQE

Job description

Law Staff are delighted to assist a renown, award winning Legal 500 Firm who are seeking a 10 years PQE Solicitor to act as a Head of Private Client. Working on a HYBRID basis this is a leadership role with career development and a competitive salary£80,000 - £100,000

Location: St Albans (Hybrid working arrangement) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (dependent on experience)

The Firm:
With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings along with being recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for three consecutive years inc 2025. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff with offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. Building partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times with an ethos of continuous improvement.

Private Client Role Overview: This is a leadership position to head up and build on the private client team. You would manage your own caseload while building and directing a team of legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities for this Private Client Solicitor role:

• Lead and develop the Private Client team
• Handle wills, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection cases, trusts, and probate
• Provide high-level client care
• Supervise junior staff
• Build client and professional relationships
• Expand the team and enhance Private Client services

Requirements for the Private Client Solicitor role:

• STEP Qualification (or working toward it)
• Minimum 10 years PQE
• Experience with complex private client matters
• Leadership vision and team-building skills
• Strong case management abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate approach to client care

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary (£80,000-£100,000)
• Leadership role with career development
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Ongoing training and development
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bonus structure

For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 37085.