Private Client Solicitor 1 - 2 Years QE

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Birthday day off

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Volunteer days

Annual Christmas shutdown

Attendance bonus

Social events

Innovation Group

Employee gifts

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is assisting a well-regarded regional law firm in recruiting a Private Client Solicitor with 1–2 years PQE. You will handle a broad range of private client matters for high-net-worth individuals, families and clients with business interests, while benefiting from a supportive environment and ongoing professional development.

The role offers hybrid working and a generous range of flexible benefits, with a focus on client care and professional excellence within a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor status, with 1-2 years' PQE.
• Private client experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters confidently and professionally.
• Proactive approach to learning and developing technical expertise.
• Strong team-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering a high standard of service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including trusts, probate, tax planning and estate administration.
• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney and provide clear, practical advice.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and handle inheritance tax returns.
• Work with high-net-worth individuals, families and clients with business interests.

Skills

Private client experience

Client care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor – 1–2 Years PQE Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An established and expanding law firm is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join its well-regarded Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor, or someone with up to two years' post-qualification experience, to develop their career within a respected regional practice. You will handle a broad and interesting range of private client matters, working with a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, families and clients with business interests.

The firm places a strong emphasis on its people, offering a supportive working environment alongside opportunities for continuous learning, professional development and career progression.

Candidates with private client experience are preferred, although this is not essential for the right newly qualified solicitor with the motivation and aptitude to develop within the department.

The Role You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, which will include:

• Trust administration.
  
• Tax planning advice.
  
• Probate and estate administration.
  
• Inheritance Tax returns.
  
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
  
• Providing clear, practical advice and maintaining excellent client relationships.
  

You will work with a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families and those with business interests, helping them manage their affairs and plan for the future.

Requirements

To be considered for this Private Client Solicitor position, you should have:

• Qualified Solicitor status, with 1-2 years' PQE.
  
• Private client experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
  
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
  
• The ability to manage matters confidently and professionally.
  
• A proactive approach to learning and developing technical expertise.
  
• A strong team-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
  

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive package, including:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  
• Additional annual leave based on length of service.
  
• An extra day off for your birthday.
  
• An additional recharge day.
  
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
  
• The option to buy and sell annual leave.
  
• Annual Christmas company shutdown.
  
• Attendance bonus.
  
• Social events organised by the firm's social committee.
  
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and improvements through the firm's Innovation Group.
  
• Employee gifts to recognise important dates and milestones.
  
• Client referral and colleague referral incentives.
  
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  
• Flexible working, subject to business needs and the requirements of the role.
  
• Hybrid working, subject to business needs and the requirements of the role.
  

The above benefits are available following successful completion of a three-month probation period.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, permanent position with office-based working and potential access to flexible and hybrid arrangements, subject to the firm's business needs and the requirements of the role.