Private client lawyer

Opportunity: Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Location: Stonehouse or Stroud | Hybrid & Flexible Working

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus

Some solicitors leave large commercial firms because they want to escape the hours.

Others leave because they're tired of being a number.

Some simply want to practise the kind of law they trained to do - building relationships, becoming a trusted adviser and making a genuine difference to clients and their families.

If that resonates with you, this could be worth a chat!

The Firm:

We're working with a well‑established independent Gloucestershire practice that was created with a clear vision: to combine exceptional legal advice with a more personal, community‑focused approach. Founded by experienced lawyers who wanted to leave behind some of the less appealing aspects of larger firms, they've built something refreshingly different - a firm where quality matters, clients are known by name and people enjoy coming to work.

The Opportunity:

You’ll join an experienced and highly regarded Private Client team undertaking a broad range of work including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts and inheritance tax planning
• Advising farming and landowning clients
• Succession planning involving agricultural estates
• Working closely with property matters connected to rural and agricultural clients

The agricultural focus makes this role particularly interesting. An appreciation of property issues arising within farming families, land ownership and rural estates would be highly advantageous, although candidates from a wider private client background with an interest in developing this expertise are encouraged to apply.

What They Are Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in Private Client
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills
• An interest in agricultural and rural client work
• Commercial awareness combined with a down‑to‑earth approach
• Someone who values relationships, teamwork and long‑term career development

What Is in It for You?

• Bonus scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Support with further qualifications and ongoing study
• Exposure to genuinely interesting, varied work
• The opportunity to learn from experienced and approachable leaders
• A supportive environment where progression isn't just talked about - it's actively encouraged

This isn't the type of role that comes along every day. It's an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a firm that's grown thoughtfully, stayed true to its values and created a culture where people tend to stay.

If you're curious about what life outside of the traditional legal conveyor belt could look like, I'd love to tell you more!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.