Private Client Solicitor - 3+ PQE

QED Legal LLP; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly-respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to join their Wills and Estate Planning team in Huntingdon. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Wills, trusts, and estate planning, with excellent drafting skills. This role offers agile working, a structured career development plan, and other benefits such as 25 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Agile/hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday

Pension scheme

Life assurance and critical illness cover

Structured career development plan

Qualifications

• Experience in developing client relationships and supporting team growth is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
• Sound research and IT literacy, including use of online resources.

Responsibilities

• Handle estate administration and succession planning.
• Work on trusts and trustee duties.
• Manage legal matters related to elderly clients.

Skills

Strong experience in Wills, trusts, and estate planning

Excellent drafting skills

Proactive and professional approach

Excellent communication skills

Education

3+ PQE

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A highly-respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join their Wills and Estate Planning team based in Huntingdon. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client solicitor looking to progress their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role:
You will be working as part of a busy and dynamic team, handling a varied and often complex caseload that includes:

• Estate administration
• Wills and succession planning
• Powers of attorney
• Trusts and trustee duties
• Legal matters relating to elderly clients

This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys technical detail, thrives on building strong client relationships, and is seeking long-term career progression.

Key Requirements:
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• 3+ PQE
• Strong experience in Wills, trusts, and estate planning
• Excellent drafting skills, particularly in complex Will structures
• A good understanding of estate and succession planning
• Familiarity with trustee powers and duties, including trust establishment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team
• A proactive and professional approach
• Excellent communication, client care, and interpersonal skills
• Sound research and IT literacy, including use of online resources and MS Office

The Ideal Candidate:
You’ll be a self-starter with a strong grounding in private client law. You’ll have the ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism, while also displaying commercial awareness and ambition. Experience in developing client relationships and supporting team growth is a distinct advantage.

Benefits Include:

• Agile/hybrid working (3 in, 2 from home)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• A structured career development plan, with clear progression pathways, including potential for Partnership