Private Client Solicitor - Wills & Trusts (Hybrid, London)

NPA Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus £1,000

Travel loan

Private medical insurance

Death in service

Income protection

Dental scheme discount

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

NPA Recruit is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in London to join a team handling wills, probate, estate planning and trusts. The role offers flexibility with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, and a base salary of £65K–£80K DOE in a central London setting.

Successful candidate will have 5+ years PQE, with experience across private client matters and an ability to manage estates and related tax planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE in private client law.
• Qualified solicitor with solid private client experience.
• Experience with wills, probate, trusts and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on private client matters including wills, probate, estates and trusts.
• Draft and review wills, executors' documents, deeds of variation, and estate forms.
• Assist in tax planning to minimise inheritance tax liabilities.
• Manage estates: grants of probate, asset collection, debts and distributions.
• Represent clients in contested will and probate matters and trust disputes.
• Maintain client records with data protection and confidentiality.
• Stay updated on private client law changes and communicate updates.
• Develop client relationships and provide regular updates throughout matters.
• Collaborate with tax advisors and financial planners for comprehensive solutions.
• Attend networking events to build reputation in private client sector.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills & Estates

Probate

Estate Planning

Client Counseling

Education

PQE 5 years

Job description

NPA Recruit is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in London to join a team handling wills, probate, estate planning and trusts. The role offers flexibility with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, and a base salary of £65K–£80K DOE in a central London setting.

Successful candidate will have 5+ years PQE, with experience across private client matters and an ability to manage estates and related tax planning.