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
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