Senior Private Client Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload including wills, trusts, and estate planning. This role requires 6+ years' PQE in private client law and offers exceptional career development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills, particularly in trusts, and contribute to the team's growth in a highly regarded law firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with cross-border estates is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy team.
• Proven competence in handling trusts.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload including wills and estate planning.
• Provide probate and estate administration services.
• Handle technical trusts work and court of protection matters.

Skills

Strong client care and communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong technical knowledge in trusts

Education

Qualified solicitor

6+ years’ PQE in private client law

Ideally STEP-qualified

Job description

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Senior Private Client Solicitor, london (city of london)

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Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE to join a highly regarded and thriving team of over 20 lawyers at a leading North London law firm. The role offers exposure to high-quality, complex work, excellent career development prospects, and a collaborative, award-winning working culture.

The Firm:

This dynamic and forward-thinking firm is well known for its outstanding legal services and has received national recognition in The Times Best Law Firms Guide. Members of its Private Client team are consistently ranked in Chambers HNW, The Legal 500, Spears Tax & Trust Index, and Tatler as leading practitioners in their field.

The firm has also been named an "Outstanding" place to work by Best Companies, placing in the top 5 mid-sized law firms in London and among the top law firms to work for in the UK. The culture is genuinely supportive, inclusive, and people-focused, with real opportunities for career progression.

The Role:

You will manage a varied and stimulating caseload including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts (with a strong focus on technical trusts work)
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters

You will be expected to work with autonomy, demonstrate excellent technical competence, especially in trusts, and contribute to the continued success and growth of the team.

Requirements:

• A qualified solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE in private client law
• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of private client matters, particularly trusts
• Ideally STEP-qualified (or working towards it)
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a busy team
• Experience with cross-border estates is an advantage but not essential
• Excellent IT skills and a personable, professional approach

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A chance to join a market-leading team recognised for technical excellence
• Clear career development opportunities within a growing and successful practice
• A friendly, collaborative working environment that values wellbeing and flexibility
• Recognition from national rankings and employee engagement awards

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and experienced private client solicitor to join a forward-looking, supportive firm at a senior level. If you're looking for high-calibre work and real career prospects in a positive and award-winning workplace, we’d love to hear from you.