Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Car Parking

Private Healthcare

Hybrid working policy

25 days annual leave

Death in service X4

Bonus scheme

Illness policy

Job summary

William James Recruitment is assisting a prestigious Hertfordshire practice in recruiting a Private Client Solicitor for its St Albans office. The role focuses on inheritance tax, estate planning, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and trusts, handling high-net-worth matters across Hertfordshire, London and the UK.

The firm values quality work, offers a competitive salary up to £70,000, a benefits package, hybrid working, and opportunities to mentor colleagues and develop

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE as Private Client Solicitor.
• STEP qualification desirable but not essential.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to run a full caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Private Client

Time management

Attention to detail

Caseload management

Education

STEP qualification

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
• STEP qualified – desirable but not essential
• 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
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working policy
• Illness policy
• Bonus scheme