Senior Solicitor (Private cleint) Remote

Senior Solicitor (Private Client) Remote; Leicester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor specializing in Private Client work to join their fully remote team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, draft legal documents, and provide high-quality legal advice while supporting colleagues in the firm. Ideal applicants will have a minimum of 5 years PQE and a strong background in trusts, estate planning, and probate.

Qualifications

• 5 years PQE in private client practice, ideally in wills and probate.
• Strong knowledge of trusts and estate planning.
• Ability to manage caseloads independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseloads of private client matters including wills and probate.
• Draft legal instruments like trust deeds and declarations of trust.
• Oversee residential conveyancing related to wills and trusts.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor qualification (PQE 5+ years)

Tools

Case management systems

Digital document platforms

Job description

We are a progressive legal firm with a well-established presence across the South of England and South Wales. We are currently conducting a confidential search for a Senior Solicitor (Private Client) to join our team. This is a fully remote position. The successful candidate will take on a leading role in delivering high-quality legal advice and documents to colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advise on and manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate, estate administration, and especially lifetime trusts and will trusts.
2. Draft and review legal instruments such as lifetime trust deeds, deeds of variation, and declarations of trust.
3. Oversee residential conveyancing matters related to settling residential properties into wills and lifetime trusts.
4. Support training and development as required.

Candidate Requirements

1. Minimum of 5 years PQE in private client practice, ideally within wills, tax, estate planning, and probate.
2. Strong knowledge of trusts, especially in creation, administration, and variation.
3. Expertise in legal drafting, particularly of will and lifetime trust documentation and estate planning structures.
4. Ability to manage caseloads independently and efficiently, with excellent attention to detail.
5. Familiarity with case management systems and digital document platforms.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.