Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Salary: £55,000–£75,000 + Profit-Related Bonus
Location: Romford (Office-based with flexible working)
Looking for a long-term move where targets are realistic, your work is valued, and your bonus is based on your performance, not a team average? This is a rare opportunity to join an established, highly regarded local firm with a loyal client base and a strong private client offering, where you can build a genuine career path and be rewarded properly for the results you deliver.
The Opportunity
Our client is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor with strong all-round private client capability and a particular interest in elderly client work. You’ll handle quality instructions, supported by experienced colleagues and dedicated support staff, in a firm that prioritises client service and sustainable workloads.
Key Responsibilities
You will manage a varied private client caseload including:
* Drafting Wills, including complex Wills
* Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
* Probate and full estate administration
* Grant of Probate applications
* Inheritance Tax (IHT) and succession planning
* Trusts work
* Court of Protection matters
Requirements (What We’re Looking For)
* 3+ years’ PQE as a Private Client Solicitor in the UK
* UK private practice experience handling private client matters end-to-end
* Confidence across core private client work, with exposure to elderly client law highly valued
* STEP and/or SFE accreditation/affiliation (ideal, not essential)
* A proven track record of meeting fee targets and contributing to business development
* A practical, client-first approach with strong organisation and case management skills
* LEAP case management experience (preferred)
* Willingness to engage in local networking and practice development, so reasonable commuting distance to Romford is important
Salary, Working Arrangements & Location
* Salary: £55,000–£75,000 (DOE)
* Bonus: Very generous individual profit-related pay scheme (based on your performance)
* Location: Romford (with local office presence required)
* Working pattern: Full-time with a flexible working contract in place
* Targets: Realistic annual billing targets designed to support quality work and long-term retention
Benefits Package
* Fast-track progression opportunities, including potential management pathway
* Dedicated support staff
* Company pension
* Employee discount scheme
* Parking available
* Holiday: 5.6 weeks per annum including bank holidays (full-time)
* Additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
* Extra day off for your birthday (after 6 months’ service)
* Staff social events
Apply / Enquire (Confidential)
To apply or have a confidential discussion, contact:
David Hawthorne‑Finch
Hawthorne‑Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H‑FTS)
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
If you’re exploring a move but not ready to apply, you can still reach out for a discreet chat about salary expectations, local market conditions, and whether this role fits your longer-term plans.
Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.
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