Private Client Solicitor (1-3 PQE) Baker Street office

Streathers Solicitors LLP; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious London law firm is seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE to join their dynamic team. This role offers exposure to sophisticated private client work, including estate planning and tax advice for high-net-worth international clients. The successful candidate will receive mentoring and the opportunity to develop within a supportive environment that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Subsidised gym membership

Medical insurance

Flexible/hybrid working

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave package

Frequent social events

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-3 years PQE.
• Experience in private client matters and advising high-net-worth individuals.
• A strong academic record and understanding of international client complexities.

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills and providing bespoke inheritance tax planning advice.
• Assisting with complex probate matters and UK tax implications.
• Advising on trusts, Powers of Attorney, and international client work.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

2:1 degree or higher

Job description

No agencies

About the Firm:

Streathers Solicitors LLP is a highly regarded London law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence across a broad range of legal services. Our Private Client department, a STEP Employer Gold Partner, is highly experienced in advising a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, families, and international clients on complex and multi-jurisdictional matters. We build excellent relationships with our clients, spanning across generations.

The firm prides itself on its collaborative and supportive culture, offering exceptional career development opportunities, and a genuine work-life balance philosophy.

Streathers Solicitors LLP, based in the heart of London’s West End, is a boutique firm, which offers services in Private Client, Residential and Commercial Property, Enfranchisement, Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Law.

The opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious Private Client Solicitor with 1-3 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) to join our thriving team. This role offers the chance to gain exposure to a wide variety of sophisticated private client work, including advising an international client base. This is an ideal position for a solicitor looking to strengthen their expertise and contribute meaningfully to a highly successful team. You will receive mentoring and training from our private client partner, as well as having the opportunity to work directly with our clients.

Key responsibilities:

Working on a range of private client matters, including:

• Estate Planning: Drafting wills, often involving foreign assets, business interests, and complex family structures. Providing bespoke inheritance tax planning advice, to achieve client objectives.
• Probate and Estate Administration: Assisting with the management of complex and often high-value probate matters, including cross-border estates with multi-jurisdictional assets and intestacy rules.
• Taxation: Providing comprehensive advice on UK tax implications for individuals, including income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax, with a particular focus on international clients.
• Trusts: Advising on the creation and administration of trusts, including advising trustees on their duties.
• Powers of Attorney: Drafting and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) for property and financial affairs, and health and welfare, as well as general powers of attorney.
• International Client Work: A significant element of the work will involve advising high-net-worth international clients, including non-resident individuals, on their UK assets, tax considerations, and succession planning under supervision.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proactively managing your own caseload, under appropriate supervision.
• Displaying excellent commercial awareness
• Drafting clear, concise, and legally accurate documents, often in a highly bespoke manner.
• Attending and leading client meetings, building strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues to provide holistic client solutions.
• Actively participating in business development and marketing initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-3 years PQE gained within a reputable firm.
• Demonstrable experience across a broad range of private client matters.
• Proven experience in advising high-net-worth individuals.
• An understanding of the complexities involved in advising international clients is desirable.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are paramount.
• Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
• A strong academic record (2:1 degree or higher)
• A genuine willingness to actively engage in business development activities, raise the firm’s profile, and contribute to the growth and reputation of the department.
• STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification is highly desirable but not essential.

Staff Benefits Package:

• Competitive remuneration package
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Excellent career and training progression opportunities
• Firm Pension
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays pro rata (plus half day on Christmas and New Years Eve)
• Subsidised gym membership with Fitness First
• Medical insurance
• Confidential employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Group Life Assurance Scheme (4x salary)
• Flexible/hybrid working.
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days of holiday each year
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave package
• Early finish on Fridays during the summer months
• Frequent social events
• Financial wellbeing

To Apply:

If you are a highly motivated, client-focused, and talented private client Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV to [e-mail].
Streathers Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.