Senior Private Client Solicitor – Hybrid with STEP Path

Austen Lloyd; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

STEP support

Job summary

Austen Lloyd seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor for a leading Leicester practice. You will handle high-value private client matters for high-net-worth individuals and vulnerable clients, guiding the department’s growth and development.

The role involves drafting wills, trusts, and estate planning, with opportunities for client leadership, mentoring, and strategic contribution to the Private Client team. Hybrid and flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive status.
• Ideally 5+ years' PQE in private client law.
• Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, and estate administration.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients.
• STEP qualification or commitment to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills and powers of attorney.
• Advising on inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Administering estates and trusts.
• Handling Court of Protection applications.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and networking.

Skills

5+ PQE

Wills & trusts

Estate planning

Client care

STEP awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

STEP candidate

Job description

Austen Lloyd seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor for a leading Leicester practice. You will handle high-value private client matters for high-net-worth individuals and vulnerable clients, guiding the department’s growth and development.

The role involves drafting wills, trusts, and estate planning, with opportunities for client leadership, mentoring, and strategic contribution to the Private Client team. Hybrid and flexible working options are available.