Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Gloucestershire is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and home working. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Private Client law, particularly in wills preparation and estate administration. With over 260 years of service, this forward-thinking firm prioritizes professional development and client satisfaction. Join a growing practice that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Professional Development Training

24 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Healthcare

Assistance Programme

Bonus Scheme

Parking

Incentives

Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• 4-5 years PQE in Private Client work with a focus on wills and estate planning.
• Strong understanding of tax principles and trusts in estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wills, manage estate administration, and provide tax planning advice.
• Participate in marketing, article drafting, and business development activities.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills Preparation

Estate Administration

Tax Planning

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Senior Solicitor/Associate Solicitor

STEP or SFE Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Private Client Solicitor

Location:

Gloucestershire

Work Arrangements:

Flexible/Hybrid

Salary:

From £40,000 depending on experience

Job Ref:

37167

About Our Client

Our clients are a growing, Gloucestershire-based legal practice, with offices in Stroud and Gloucester. The business has been providing legal services to the people of Gloucestershire for over 260 years. They specialise in a wide range of personal and commercial law.

Role Overview:

This is an established role within the Private Client department. Our client seeks a candidate with a proven background and enthusiasm for Private Client work, including preparation of wills, estate administration, tax planning, and powers of attorney. This role offers opportunities to develop skills and contribute to a forward-thinking, expanding firm. The position also involves participation in marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media, and networking activities.

Requirements:

• Qualified Senior Solicitor / Associate Solicitor with at least 4-5 years PQE
• STEP or SFE qualification preferred but not essential
• Understanding of will preparation, including asset protection and tax mitigation
• Knowledge of inheritance, capital gains, and income tax principles in estate planning
• Knowledge of trusts, estate administration, and deeds of variation
• Experience with Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising elderly clients
• Organised, efficient, and able to manage workload effectively
• Enthusiastic with a good balance of technical skill and commercial awareness
• Ambitious, dynamic, with excellent communication skills

What They Offer

• Part of a growing business that prioritizes clients
• Hybrid working pattern (office and home)
• Salary based on experience and contribution, including pension scheme
• Professional development through training
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Employee benefits including Life Assurance, Healthcare, Assistance Programme, Bonus Scheme, Parking, Incentives, Savings Club, Staff discounts, and Opticians Scheme

For further details, contact Joanne Djebara at 01954 774 660, quoting reference 37167.

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