Private Client Solicitor 5+PQE - Putney

Henderson Scott; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Putney is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their esteemed team. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse caseload, focusing on wills, trusts, and estate planning. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of PQE and a strong academic background. The firm promotes career progression and offers flexible working arrangements, including remote options.

Benefits

Flexible working

Ongoing training

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE in private client law.
• Academically strong with a minimum 2:1 degree.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of private client matters independently.
• Advising on wills, trusts, estate and succession planning.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Business Development

Education

2:1 degree

Tools

STEP qualification

ATT

CTA

Job description

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Private Client Solicitor - 5+ PQE
Legal 500 Law Firm
Location: Putney, London

A legal 500 ranked law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor to join its highly regarded Private Client team, based in Putney.

The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to join a large and expanding team, known for its technical expertise and broad private client offering. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload, advising individuals, families, and business owners on all aspects of private client law, including wills, trusts, estate administration, tax planning, and capacity issues.

The role includes exposure to cross-border work, supported by colleagues with dual qualifications, and provides excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of private client matters independently
• Advising on wills, trusts, estate and succession planning, tax issues, and mental capacity matters
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and professional contacts
• Contributing to business development activities such as networking, article writing, and developing referrer relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, including trainees and paralegals
• Achieving financial targets through effective matter management, time recording, and billing
• Participating in firm-wide initiatives and events

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE in private client law
• Academically strong (minimum 2:1 degree, ideally with a commendation at LPC)
• Experienced across a broad range of private client work, including wills, probate, trusts, tax, and capacity issues
• STEP qualified (or working towards) or holding other tax-focused qualifications such as ATT or CTA (supported by the firm)
• Commercially aware, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive in business development and marketing activities
• Organised, financially astute, and committed to delivering a high level of client service

Why Join?
The firm's Private Client team is widely recognised for its expertise, offering a stimulating and supportive working environment. With a reputation for high-quality, complex work, the team provides a strong platform for career progression, including the opportunity to develop towards partnership.

The firm offers flexible working, including up to 40% remote working, alongside access to high-quality work, ongoing training, and a collaborative culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to further their career within a leading private client team at a firm committed to professional excellence and client care.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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