Private client solicitor

Job Description

Private Client Solicitor - St Albans - Up to £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

A highly regarded Hertfordshire practice is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join it’s large and expanding private wealth department.

The firm’s award-winning private client department is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and at present they’re looking for a Private Client Solicitor to advise a vast number of Hertfordshire clients as well as HNW / UHNW clients in London and across the UK.

The Private Client Solicitor will be handling inheritance tax, estate planning and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and trusts.

This opportunity will suit local solicitors seeking a genuine step forward, as well as City lawyers looking to reduce their commute and achieve a better work-life balance without compromising on quality of work.

The Role:

• Advising HNW clients on complex estates and succession planning
• Acting for executors and trustees across a broad range of matters
• Working closely with experienced partners on high-value and complex cases
• Experience or interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Representing the firm through networking, presentations and community engagement

The candidate:

• Minimum 3 years PQE Private Client Solicitor
• STEP qualified – desirable but not essential
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident running a full caseload with minimal supervision

Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• 25 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays and xmas closure
• Very generous Death in service X4
• Onsite Car Parking
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working policy
• Illness policy
• Bonus scheme

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact Thomas Brown Retained Consultant

Office Number: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132

Email: thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.