Senior Private Client Solicitor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Kent seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE. You will manage a diverse caseload, including wills, trusts, and estate planning, while supervising junior staff. The role offers a salary of £55,000 to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience. Interested candidates can contact us via phone or email.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in private client law.
• Experience in managing Court of Protection applications is advantageous.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse private client caseload, including Will drafting and trust advice.
• Act as primary contact with executors, trustees, and clients.
• Supervise and mentor three junior team members.

Skills

Strong drafting skills for Wills, LPAs, trust deeds, and probate applications

Excellent time-management

Client communication

Education

Solicitor-qualified with a minimum of 3 years PQE in private client / wills & probate / trusts / LPAs

Job description

Service Care Legal are working a well-regarded, regional law firm with offices in Kent, specialising in private client work—particularly wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). They seek a Private Client Solicitor (min. 3 years PQE) to join their friendly and growing team, responsible for supervising 3 junior team members, supported by experienced legal assistants.

ROLE: Senior Private Client Solicitor
LOCATION: Kent
SALARY: £55,000 to £75,000 per annum DOE experience/interview performance

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse private client caseload, including Will drafting, trust advice, estate administration applications, Court of Protection work and LPA drafting
• Act as primary contact with executors, trustees and clients; progress cases efficiently and empathetically
• Supervise and mentor three junior team members, supported by legal assistants in administrative and support duties
• Engage in time‑recording and billing as part of profitable practice management
• Maintain high standards of client care and ethics, aligned to firm values of transparency and personal service

The Person

• Solicitor‑qualified with a minimum of 3 years PQE in private client / wills & probate / trusts / LPAs
• Strong drafting skills for Wills, LPAs, trust deeds, and probate applications
• Experience in managing Court of Protection applications and complex estates would be advantageous
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior staff in a team setting
• Excellent time‑management, client communication and billing discipline

If this Privat Client Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on01772 208969, or email [e-mail]. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.