Senior Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment in North London is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor (6+ PQE) to handle a varied caseload of wills, trusts, probate and estate planning for a loyal client base. You will take ownership of complex, high‑value estates with international assets and work closely with partners to grow the practice.

This role prioritises high‑quality client service over hard selling and offers a clear path to greater responsibility as the department expands, with opportunities to lead a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 6+ years' PQE in non-contentious Private Client work.
• Strong knowledge of wills, trusts, probate, estate administration and inheritance tax.
• STEP accreditation is advantageous; exposure to contentious probate or Court of Protection matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of non-contentious Private Client matters: wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, LPA and estate planning.
• Take ownership of client matters, including high‑value estates with international assets.
• Develop the practice and raise the profile through networking and professional relationships.

Skills

Private Client law

Client relationship building

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

STEP accreditation (advantageous)

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor 6+ PQE | North-London | Excellent quality of work | Future chances for progression, including Head of Department

The Firm:

An established, independently minded law firm with over 40 years of history is entering an exciting phase of growth. With a loyal client base and a reputation for personal, commercially focused advice, the firm is investing in its people, infrastructure and future development.

Its ambition is to build a broader legal offering while retaining the accessibility, close client relationships and agility of a boutique practice.

The Role:

The firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to help develop its growing practice, handling a varied caseload of non-contentious matters including wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and estate planning.

You will take ownership of client matters, including complex, high-value estates with international assets, while working closely with partners and colleagues across the firm. Alongside excellent technical work, you will help raise the profile of the practice through networking and professional relationships.

This is not a role requiring an established team or an aggressive sales approach from day one. The priority is quality client service, with the opportunity to assume greater responsibility as the practice expands.

Why This Role?

• Shape a growing practice: Help influence the direction of the Private Client offering from an early stage.
• A genuine progression pathway: Develop towards greater responsibility, with the opportunity to build and lead a team over time.
• Quality, varied work: Manage complex estates, trusts, probate and tax-focused estate planning matters.
• Greater autonomy: Take ownership of your clients and matters while working closely with experienced partners.
• Build your professional profile: Develop meaningful referral relationships through networking and industry events, without a hard-sales culture.
• Invest in your development: Access ongoing technical training, CPD and support towards STEP qualifications where appropriate.

The Candidate & Benefits:

• You will be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 6+ years' PQE in non-contentious Private Client work.
• You will have strong technical knowledge of wills, trusts, probate, estate administration and inheritance tax, alongside experience handling complex estates involving international assets.
• Knowledge of Family Investment Companies, trust taxation and Lasting Powers of Attorney is important. STEP accreditation is advantageous, as is exposure to contentious probate or Court of Protection matters.
• Just as importantly, you will combine sound judgement and empathetic client care with a proactive approach to relationship-building. You will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop a practice and progress as it grows.
• Competitive salary, benchmarked to experience and PQE.
• Performance-related bonus of up to 10%.
• 15% client referral scheme.
• Structured induction and ongoing professional development, including potential STEP study support.

This is an opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor who wants to combine high-quality legal work with the chance to help shape a practice and build a clear path towards future leadership.