Private Clients Solicitor 2-3 PQE

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City law firm is looking for a Private Client Solicitor with 2-3 years PQE to join its Private Wealth team. The role involves advising on wills, trusts, and estate planning for high-net-worth clients. The firm offers a collaborative culture, excellent training, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Excellent training and career development support

Collegiate team culture

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in private client law.
• Experience with international clients is a plus.
• Ability to handle complex, high-value matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on wills, trusts, and estate planning.
• Handle probate and administration of estates.
• Advise on inheritance and capital gains tax.

Skills

Experience in private client work

Strong technical and drafting skills

Discreet and client-focused

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

A leading City law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 2-3 years' PQE to join its highly regarded Private Wealth team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level lawyer looking to work on complex, high-value matters in a supportive and technically strong environment.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established City firm with a strong reputation in private wealth, tax, and estate planning. The firm advises UK and international high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, and family offices. Known for its discreet, client-focused approach, the team combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of clients\' personal and financial priorities. The firm offers a collaborative culture, excellent training, and a clear path for progression.

Description

• Advising on wills, trusts, and estate planning for UK and international clients
• Handling probate and administration of complex estates
• Advising on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and succession planning
• Working with family offices and liaising with tax, corporate, and real estate teams
• Supporting business development and client relationship initiatives

Profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2-3 years PQE
• Solid experience in private client work, including tax and trusts
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Discreet, client-focused, and commercially aware
• Experience with international clients or cross-border matters is a plus

Job Offer

• High-quality work with sophisticated clients
• Collegiate and inclusive team culture
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Excellent training and career development support