Private Client Solicitor / Lawyer (3+ PQE) - Southampton

Lawfront; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trethowans is seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor or Lawyer with 3+ PQE to join the Private Client team in Southampton. You will handle high-quality private client work and contribute to business development within a growing regional firm.

The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent client relationship skills, and be commercially minded and proactive. A collaborative, supportive team environment awaits in a firm with an established Hampshire footprint.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Lawyer with 3+ years' PQE.
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of private client matters.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and enthusiastic about developing their career.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a successful and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of private client matters, including wills and estate planning, trust creation and administration, probate and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, inheritance tax planning.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm and contribute to business development.
• Help strengthen the Private Client team's presence in Southampton and the wider Hampshire market.

Skills

3+ PQE

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Lawyer (3+ PQE)

Location: Southampton

Team: Private Client

Experience: 3+ PQE

Trethowans is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Private Client Solicitor or Lawyer (3+ PQE) to join our highly regarded Private Client team in Southampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented private client lawyer looking to further develop their career within a progressive and growing firm. We are interested in speaking with candidates at Associate, Senior Associate or Junior Partner level who are looking to join an established and successful team, handling high-quality work for a broad range of clients across the region.

The Role

You will manage a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning


• Trust creation and administration


• Probate and estate administration


• Lasting Powers of Attorney


• Inheritance Tax planning


• Advising high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners

As a key member of the team, you will work closely with colleagues across the firm, contribute to business development activities, and help strengthen Trethowans' presence across Southampton and the wider Hampshire market.

About You

• The successful candidate will:


• Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Lawyer with 3+ years' PQE


• Have strong technical expertise across a broad range of private client matters


• Demonstrate excellent client relationship and communication skills


• Be commercially minded, proactive and enthusiastic about developing their career


• Enjoy working collaboratively within a successful and supportive team


• Have an interest in business development and building professional relationships

Why Join Trethowans?

Trethowans combines the quality of work and ambition of a leading regional law firm with a supportive and approachable culture. Our Private Client team is recognised for delivering exceptional advice to generations of individuals, families and business owners.

Southampton is an important office for the firm and home to a growing team of specialist lawyers advising a diverse client base. This role presents an excellent opportunity to join an established and highly regarded Private Client team, benefit from a strong flow of quality work, and play a key role in the team's continued success and growth.

We offer:

• High-quality and varied work


• A strong regional reputation and established client base


• A collaborative and supportive culture


• Genuine opportunities for progression and career development


• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are looking to take the next step in your private client career and join a firm where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.