Private Client Solicitor (2 to 3 PQE)

Connect Legal Partners; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners in the south of England is seeking a qualified solicitor to join our private client team in a hybrid role. You will manage a diverse caseload including wills, estate administration, probate, trusts, and succession planning, with focus on wealth preservation.

Applicants should have 2–3 years PQE in private client work; STEP is a plus but not essential. The firm offers good quality varied work, a supportive team, clear progression, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 2–3 years PQE in private client work, UK based.
• STEP qualification is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of wills, succession planning, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration and probate.
• Handle trusts and inheritance tax planning.
• Provide wealth preservation advice and client-focused service.

Skills

Private client experience

Wills

Estate planning

Succession planning

LPAs

Estate administration

Probate

Trusts

Inheritance tax planning

Wealth preservation

Education

Qualified solicitor

2–3 years PQE in private client

Job description

The firm

A well established full service firm in the south of England, acting for businesses and private clients.

The role

You will manage a caseload of wills, succession planning, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration and probate, trusts, inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation.

What you will need

A qualified solicitor with 2 to 3 years PQE in private client work. STEP is a plus but not essential.

What is on offer

Good quality varied work, a supportive team, clear progression, a competitive salary, hybrid working and a focus on wellbeing.