Private Client Solicitor - Associate / Senior Associate

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

Job summary

A respected law firm in the UK is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Alconbury. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-value cases while benefiting from a supportive culture and clear pathways for career progression. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years PQE in private client work and possess a law degree. Hybrid working is encouraged to support collaboration and flexibility.

Benefits

Clear pathways for advancement

Flexible working environment

Direct client exposure

Qualifications

• 2+ PQE experience in private client work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value Private Client cases.
• Deliver legal advice and manage caseload.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare reports.

Skills

Private Client work

Drafting contracts

Client management

Due diligence

Education

Qualifying law degree

LPC or equivalent (GDL and CILEX)

Job description

QED Legal LLP

Bishop's Stortford

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

We are working with a highly respected UK Top 150 law firm to recruit an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join their growing team, based in their Alconbury office. This opportunity is open at both Associate and Senior Associate level, offering flexibility to accommodate varied levels of experience and ambition.

With multiple offices strategically positioned across the Midlands and East Anglia, this firm is known for its strong internal culture, collaborative ethos, and delivery of commercially sound advice to a national client base, while maintaining close, long-term relationships with clients.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team on a variety of complex estate administration and succession planning matters. Responsibilities will include:

• Working on high-value and complex Private Client cases
• Managing your own caseload and delivering clear, high-quality legal advice
• Drafting contracts and legal documentation
• Conducting due diligence including title checks, preparing reports, and ordering searches
• Handling exchange of contracts and advising clients through the process

About You

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 2+ PQE and a solid background in private client work (more senior candidates are also welcome to apply)
• A qualifying law degree and LPC, plus a completed training contract — or equivalent qualification via GDL and CILEX
• A proactive, client-focused approach with strong attention to detail

Why Join This Firm?

• Reputation – A respected name nationally for Private Client, with Legal 500 and Chambers recognition
• Culture – A genuinely supportive, friendly, and flexible environment with a strong team ethos
• Progression – Clear pathways for advancement; real opportunity to develop toward Senior Associate or Partner level
• Hybrid Working – Smart and flexible working encouraged, with offices equipped to support collaboration
• Client Exposure – Direct access to high-quality clients and matters from day one