Job Description Private Client Solicitor (3–7 PQE) Salary: £50,000–£70,000 DOE Location: Berkhamsted Area (high-quality work progression) If you’re a Private Client Solicitor who wants to deepen your technical expertise, work with genuinely loyal clients, and progress in a supportive team, this opportunity with our client (a well-regarded regional law firm) is well worth a look. Based in the Berkhamsted area, you’ll join an established Private Client function with a strong local reputation and a steady flow of quality instructions. The Role: Private Client You’ll manage a varied caseload and provide clear, pragmatic advice to clients across the full Private Client lifecycle. Typical work includes: Wills (including more complex instructions as you develop) Probate and estate administration LPAs (property & financial affairs / health & welfare) Trusts and basic trust administration Inheritance Tax planning and succession advice (depending on experience) What you’ll be doing day-to-day: Running files from instruction to completion with appropriate supervision Drafting documents and advising clients with empathy and clarity Building strong relationships that generate repeat work and referrals Supporting team collaboration and contributing to a positive, professional culture Developing your capability towards Senior Associate level (where applicable) Requirements (Please read carefully) Our client is ideally looking for: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales 6–7 years’ PQE in Private Client within a UK legal practice They will also consider: 3–4 years’ PQE where you have strong pre-qualification Private Client experience (e.g., a Private Client training seat/paralegal background) and can demonstrate solid technical grounding. You’ll ideally have experience in: Wills, probate and estate administration LPAs Client-facing advisory work with strong attention to detail Desirable (not essential): Exposure to trusts and IHT planning STEP qualification (or interest in working towards it) Salary & Benefits Salary: £50,000–£70,000 depending on experience and fit (benchmarking for 3–7 PQE Private Client roles in the regional market) Benefits typically include: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (often increasing with service) Pension contribution Private medical / health cash plan (often available in firms of this size) Life assurance (where offered) CPD and training support (including support towards STEP where relevant) Clear progression opportunities as your technical capability and caseload complexity grows Wellbeing initiatives and employee support (varies by firm) Apply / Enquire If you’re a Private Client Solicitor (3–7 PQE) and would like a confidential conversation, contact: David Hawthorne-Finch d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com Send your CV or a short summary of your experience and what you’re looking for next. Confidentiality: All applications and discussions are handled in strict confidence.