Private Client Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Somerset seeks a Private Client Solicitor with 2+ PQE. This role involves managing your own caseload and advising clients on Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration. You will contribute to business development while enjoying support and opportunities for career progression. Strong legal drafting and client care skills are essential. The firm values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in Private Client law.
• Proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Strong drafting and client care skills.
• Proactive and commercially aware with networking and BD focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a private client caseload.
• Advise on Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and generate new opportunities.

Skills

Managing own caseload

Strong drafting skills

Client care skills

Business development initiative

Networking skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Somerset | Competitive Salary DOE

Job Role:

Private Client Solicitor

Location:

Somerset

Salary:

Competitive + Benefits (DOE)

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join a well‑established and growing firm in Somerset.

You will manage your own private client caseload, advising on a broad range of matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Tax planning, Probate and Estate Administration. The role offers exposure to quality work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Alongside fee‑earning responsibilities, you will contribute to business development initiatives, helping to strengthen existing client relationships and grow the firm’s private client offering.

The Candidate

• Be a qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in Private Client
• Be confident managing their own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Demonstrate strong drafting and client care skills
• Have a proactive and commercially aware approach
• Be keen to get involved in networking and business development

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor looking to progress their career within a reputable Somerset firm offering strong support and long‑term development.

How to Apply:

Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] quoting Job Ref: 215302976

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At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.