Private Client Solicitor - Legal 500
Location: Hertfordshire - hybrid
Salary: £55-60,000
Experience: 3PQE+
OVERVIEW
Join a highly regarded Private Client team within a well-established regional Legal 500 firm known for its strong reputation.
The firm’s Private Client practice delivers high-quality advice to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. The roles offers a strong emphasis on progression within a supportive team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Providing high-quality legal advice across a full range of private client matters, including wills, probate, estate administration, and trust work
* Managing a varied caseload, including high-net-worth estates, taxable estates, and complex probate matters, including preparation of IHT400s and related schedules
* Advising on and preparing wills, LPAs, and powers of attorney, ranging from straightforward to more complex arrangements
* Handling trust administration matters, including the creation and administration of life interest and discretionary trusts, and advising on their tax implications
* Administering intestate estates with a strong understanding of intestacy rules
* Demonstrating an awareness of issues affecting elderly and vulnerable clients, with some exposure to Court of Protection and deputyship matters
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships while consistently delivering a high standard of service
* Supporting business development and networking activities, acting as a positive ambassador for the firm
* Working collaboratively within the wider private client team, including both estate administration and lifetime planning specialists
* Contributing to the continued growth and success of the team through a proactive and professional approach
ABOUT YOU
* 3+ years’ PQE in private client law (Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX)
* Strong experience in wills, probate, estate administration, and trust work
* Solid understanding of trust administration and tax considerations affecting estates and trusts
* STEP qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
* A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
BENEFITS
* Flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home after probation)
* Structured career progression with a clear pathway for development
* Support for professional qualifications, including STEP
* Bonus structure including both fee-earner and firm-wide performance bonuses
* 25 days’ holiday, increasing with service
* Contributory pension scheme and healthcare cash plan
* Access to wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Active social and wellbeing initiatives, with firm-wide events and team activities
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Legal 500 private client team where you can continue to develop technically, work on high-calibre matters, and build your career within a highly regarded firm.
Apply, or contact me for a confidential conversation.
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