Private Client Solicitor - Fixed Term Contract

eNL Legal Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Surrey. The role involves advising clients on succession and tax planning matters, managing a varied caseload, and contributing to client development. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 4 years' PQE and strong knowledge in domestic and international planning. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' PQE as a qualified solicitor.
• Hands-on approach to managing files and diverse caseload.
• Sound legal judgement with strong commercial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients.
• Manage a substantial and varied caseload efficiently.
• Draft complex legal documents and conduct legal research.

Skills

Strong knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning

Excellent attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills

Confident communicator

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)

STEP qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | Fixed-Term Contract | 12 Months | Surrey
Job Ref: (phone number removed)

An opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded Private Client team in Surrey, 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

• 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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed) quoting Job Ref: (phone number removed)

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