Private Client Solicitor - Fixed Term Contract

ENL Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Private Client Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on private wealth matters and manage a varied caseload efficiently. Ideally, you should have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in succession and tax planning, along with a strong commercial understanding and excellent communication skills. This position offers a collaborative and high-quality work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 4 years PQE.
• Experience in succession and tax planning matters.
• Hands-on approach to managing files and diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on private wealth matters with legal advice.
• Manage a varied caseload efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Draft complex legal documents using established precedents.
• Conduct legal research and apply findings commercially.

Skills

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)

Knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Education

Qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE

STEP qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | Fixed-Term Contract | 12 Months | Gloucestershire

Job Ref: 215302369

An opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded Private Client team in Gloucestershire, recognised for its expertise in advising UK and international clients on succession and tax planning matters.

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, and will suit a solicitor looking to work within a high-quality, collaborative environment.

The Role

You will advise a broad range of clients on private wealth matters, delivering practical, clear, and commercially focused legal advice. Working as part of a supportive team, you will manage a varied caseload and contribute to both client development and internal knowledge initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clear, practical, and commercial legal advice to clients
• Managing a substantial and varied caseload efficiently and cost-effectively, with supervision appropriate to experience
• Drafting complex legal documents with minimal supervision, using established precedents where appropriate
• Conducting focused legal research and applying findings commercially
• Delegating and supervising work of junior team members where appropriate
• Participating in client-facing activities, including seminars, presentations, and pitches
• Identifying and following up on client development opportunities
• Contributing to internal know-how and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including SRA Standards and Regulations

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent, including CILEX) with 4+ years’ PQE
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning
• STEP qualification advantageous
• Sound legal judgement with a strong commercial understanding of client needs
• Hands‑on approach to managing files and a diverse caseload
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Confident communicator, able to build rapport and maintain effective client relationships

How to Apply

Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] quoting Job Ref: 215302369

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