Senior Private Client Solicitor

BCL Legal; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to provide tailored wealth protection advice. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of PQE and a STEP qualification. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a clear path for career progression within a supportive environment. If you are driven and looking for a new challenge, apply now.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Clear career development path

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private client wealth protection or estate planning.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, tailored legal advice.
• Previous experience in a boutique or high-end law firm is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to high-net-worth clients on estate planning.
• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure a seamless service.
• Identify new business opportunities to grow the client department.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of high end tax planning

Education

Senior Private Client Solicitor with 8+ years PQE

STEP qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Partner (Wealth Protection) - Cheshire

My client is a well‑established, boutique law firm based in the heart of Cheshire, renowned for providing exceptional legal services with a personal touch. They work with a select group of high‑net‑worth individuals and families, offering bespoke wealth protection solutions to safeguard their assets, legacies, and financial futures. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a talented, client‑focused individual to join the team and play a key role in helping provide an exceptional service to their loyal client base.

The Role

In this role, you will provide strategic, tailored advice to private clients on a range of wealth protection matters, including estate planning, trusts, tax planning, and asset protection. You will work closely with the Head of Department to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to high‑net‑worth clients on matters such as estate planning, tax planning, succession planning, and asset protection.
• Collaborate with the wider legal team to ensure a seamless service for clients, addressing all aspects of wealth management and estate planning.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring they receive a high level of service and proactive advice.
• Stay up‑to‑date with changes in tax law, wealth protection strategies, and relevant regulations.
• Identify new business opportunities and help grow the firm's private client department through referrals and professional networking.
• Provide clear and concise advice to clients, ensuring they fully understand their options and the potential impact of different strategies.

Requirements

• Senior Private Client Solicitor with 8+ years PQE
• Proven experience in private client wealth protection or estate planning, ideally with exposure to high‑net‑worth individuals or families.
• Strong understanding of high end tax planning structures.
• A client‑focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• STEP qualification is essential.
• A passion for delivering high‑quality, tailored legal advice.
• Previous experience working in a boutique or high‑end law firm would be an advantage but is not essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, life assurance, and a bonus scheme.
• Flexible agile working - option to work just 1 or 2 days a week in the office if preferred.
• Opportunity to work with a high calibre of clients and engage in complex, challenging work.
• A clear path for career development and progression within a growing firm.
• A modern, forward‑thinking firm that values work‑life balance and employee well‑being.
• The opportunity to become part of an employee‑owned firm, where your contributions are directly valued and rewarded as the firm grows. This model creates an engaging, collaborative, and supportive working environment where all employees can share in the firm's success and have a say in its future.

If you are an experienced Wealth Protection Solicitor looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, boutique law firm, we'd love to hear from you.