Private Client Solicitor (4+ PQE)
Salary: £75,000–£105,000 + bonus
Location: Central London
High-quality work + real scope to grow a profile
If you’re a Private Client Solicitor who enjoys trusted client relationships and technically strong work, this is a great platform to build on. Our client is expanding its Private Client offering and is looking for an experienced solicitor who can run matters confidently, advise with empathy and precision, and help develop the team’s profile through excellent service and relationship‑building.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking firm focused on helping clients plan for the future. The role offers a strong mix of core private client work and the opportunity to play a visible part in the continued growth of the department, with clear progression for the right person.
The Work (Wills, Probate, Trusts & Estate Planning)
You will advise on a broad private client caseload including:
* Wills and succession planning
* Probate and estate administration
* Trusts (creation, administration and related advice)
* Estate and inheritance tax planning
* Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
* General private client advisory work and client relationship management
Requirements (What You’ll Need)
To be considered, you should have:
* Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
* Minimum 4+ years’ PQE with UK private client experience (private practice or equivalent)
* Strong technical capability across wills, probate, trusts and estate planning
* Confidence managing matters independently, with appropriate supervision where needed
* Exceptional client care and communication skills (private client work is relationship‑led)
* A commercially aware mindset and interest in developing new and existing relationships (following helpful, but not essential)
* A genuine desire for career progression and contributing to team growth
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £75,000–£105,000 (guide range, dependent on experience)
* Bonus: Bonus arrangements available (to be agreed)
* Flexible working arrangements
* Clear progression opportunities as the private client team grows
* Supportive team culture with autonomy and trust
* High-quality work with a strong focus on long‑term client relationships
Apply / Enquire (Confidential Discussion)
For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact:
David Hawthorne‑Finch
Hawthorne‑Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H-FTS)
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Send your CV and a brief note outlining your PQE, main private client strengths (wills/probate/trusts/tax), and notice period.
Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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