Private Client Solicitor
Location: Stamford or Peterborough
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
The Firm
A well-established and award-winning law firm with a strong UK and international presence is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor into its growing team. The firm is known for delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services and offers a supportive and collaborative environment with genuine opportunities for progression.
The Role
This is a great opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor with around 5 years PQE to join a high-performing and forward-thinking team.
You will handle a varied caseload with a strong focus on inheritance tax planning, estate planning and estate administration, acting for a broad range of clients including high-net-worth individuals.
There will also be an expectation to get involved in business development, with occasional travel and out-of-hours commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a varied private client caseload including IHT planning, Wills, LPAs, estate administration and lifetime trusts
Advising clients on estate and succession planning matters
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Working to targets and deadlines with minimal supervision
Supporting the wider team and contributing to its growth
Ensuring compliance with internal systems and quality procedures
Actively contributing to business development
About You
Qualified Solicitor with circa 5 years PQE
Strong experience in private client work, particularly IHT and estate planning
Confident managing a caseload independently
Excellent communication and client care skills
Commercially aware with a proactive approach to winning work
Experience supporting or leading business development initiatives
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
A team player with a hands-on and motivated approach
What's on Offer
Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday day off
Additional leave over Christmas and New Year
Private healthcare options
Healthcare cashback plan for you and your family
Enhanced pension (5% matched)
Option to buy additional leave
Life assurance (4x salary)
Ongoing professional and personal development