PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR
Job Title: Private Client Solicitor
Reports To: Senior Management Team
Direct Reports: Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and growing legal practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in the continued development of the Private Client department, managing a varied caseload while contributing to business growth, client service excellence, and the firm's long-term strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Fee-Earning and Client Work
* Manage and develop a personal caseload of private client matters from instruction through to completion.
* Provide high-quality legal advice across a broad range of private client services.
* Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional levels of client care.
* Conduct client meetings and provide clear, practical legal guidance tailored to individual circumstances.
* Ensure all matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
Areas of Work
The successful candidate will have experience across a range of private client matters, including:
* Wills and estate planning
* Lasting Powers of Attorney
* Probate and estate administration
* Inheritance tax and succession planning
* Declarations of Trust
* Court of Protection matters
* General private client advisory work
Department Development
* Support the continued growth and development of the Private Client department.
* Enhance the department's reputation for delivering high-quality legal services.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to identify and maximise cross-referral opportunities.
* Contribute to marketing initiatives and business development activities.
* Build and maintain professional relationships to generate new business and referral opportunities.
* Assist in the implementation of departmental growth strategies and objectives.
Compliance and Administration
* Handle client enquiries and communications in a professional and timely manner.
* Ensure accurate matter inception and completion procedures are followed.
* Work closely with support staff to prepare client care documentation and maintain compliance requirements.
* Maintain accurate records and case management information.
* Adhere to all regulatory, professional and internal compliance procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified Solicitor with relevant post‑qualification experience in Private Client law.
* Strong technical knowledge across all core areas of private client practice.
* Proven experience managing a varied private client caseload independently.
* Experience advising clients on a broad range of complex private client matters.
Skills and Attributes
* Excellent technical and drafting skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and business development capability.
* Ability to build and maintain long‑term client relationships.
* Effective networking skills with a proven ability to generate new work.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organisational and time management abilities.
* Proficient in the use of legal case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
* Professional, approachable and confident manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Resilient, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
Personal Development
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
* Maintain compliance with all relevant professional and Continuing Professional Development requirements.
* Demonstrate a proactive approach to improving processes, systems and client service delivery.
* Work closely with senior leadership to support the firm's strategic growth plans.
Key Competencies
* Client relationship management
* Technical legal expertise
* Business development and networking
* Commercial awareness
* Team collaboration
* Communication and interpersonal skills
* Organisation and attention to detail
* Professional integrity and accountability
The role offers the opportunity to become a key contributor within a growing department, helping to shape its future direction while delivering outstanding legal services to clients.
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