Senior Solicitor (Private cleint) Remote

JR United Kingdom; York; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal firm seeks a Senior Solicitor (Private Client) for a fully remote position based in York. The role involves delivering high-quality legal advice on private client matters, including wills, probate, and trusts. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years PQE and strong expertise in legal drafting and estate planning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Draft and review legal instruments like trust deeds.
• Oversee residential conveyancing matters related to trusts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Tools

Case management systems

Digital document platforms

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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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 the delivery of high-quality legal advice and documents to colleagues (not members of the public).

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, estate administration, and most importantly, lifetime trusts and will trusts.
• Draft and review a range of legal instruments, including but not limited to, lifetime trust deeds, deeds of variation, and declaration of trust.
• Oversee residential conveyancing matters related to settling residential properties into wills and lifetime trusts.
• Support training and development where required.

Candidate Requirements

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