Private Client Solicitor – Essex

Origin Legal; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Essex is seeking a Solicitor for its Private Client department. The role involves managing a broad range of private client work, drafting wills and trusts, and advising high-net-worth individuals. Candidates should have at least 2 years PQE, demonstrate sound technical knowledge, and possess strong communication skills. This firm offers competitive pay, clear career progression, and exposure to quality client work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in succession and tax planning.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of private client work.
• Draft wills and trusts.
• Provide strategic advice to business owners and family enterprises.

Skills

Sound technical knowledge

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

2 years PQE+

Job description

A long-established and highly regarded Top 200 law firm is looking to appoint a Solicitor to its successful Private Client department based in Essex.

The firm has an excellent reputation for providing high quality, client-centred advice across the full spectrum of private client services, supporting individuals, families and business owners with both domestic and international interests.

This is a first-rate opportunity to join a progressive and supportive practice that combines traditional values with a modern approach.

The Opportunity

• Manage a broad range of private client work, with the chance to be involved in complex and high-value matters.
• Drafting wills and trusts
• Succession and inheritance tax planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting powers of attorney and deputyship matters
• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families, often with assets in multiple jurisdictions
• Providing strategic advice to business owners and family enterprises

About You

2 years PQE+

Sound technical knowledge and a genuine interest in succession and tax planning

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A proactive and commercially aware approach

The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment

What is on Offer

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Clear career progression and long-term development opportunities
• Regular access to partners and exposure to quality client work
• Modern offices with excellent facilities

Our client are one of the largest practices in the area, located in a buzzing and affluent London/Essex borough. If you are looking for something different, dislike large law firms with high targets and long hours, then look no further. Our client are a long established, prestigious Legal 500 rated law firm in the heart of Essex.

A highly respected regional law firm is seeking to expand its thriving Private Client department following a significant increase in work. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join a well-regarded and expanding firm.

Our client are one of the largest practices in the area, located in a buzzing and affluent London/Essex borough.