Senior Private Client Solicitor - Estate & Trusts, Hybrid

Austen Lloyd Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible work

STEP support

Clear route to senior roles

Prestigious client base

Job summary

A leading Leicester law firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its Private Client team in Leicester. You will handle wills, trusts, probate, and Court of Protection work for high-net-worth clients and vulnerable individuals, playing a key role in growth and client service.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear path to senior roles, ongoing STEP support, and a prestigious client base. The successful candidate will have 5+ years PQE and strong client-care skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive status.
• Ideally 5+ years' PQE in private client law.
• STEP qualification or commitment to achieve it.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and client care skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills and powers of attorney.
• Advising on inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Administering estates and trusts.
• Handling Court of Protection applications.
• Supporting high-net-worth individuals with discretion and sensitivity.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the department.

Skills

Wills & estate planning

Probate & estate administration

Trusts & tax planning

Client care & communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

STEP qualification or progress

Job description

A leading Leicester law firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its Private Client team in Leicester. You will handle wills, trusts, probate, and Court of Protection work for high-net-worth clients and vulnerable individuals, playing a key role in growth and client service.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear path to senior roles, ongoing STEP support, and a prestigious client base. The successful candidate will have 5+ years PQE and strong client-care skills.