Private Client Solicitor
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £80-120K plus bonuses and excellent benefits package
Key Requirements
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our specialist firm, advising a loyal and longstanding client base which is primarily farming and land-owning individuals and families. You will bring a deep understanding of private client law and the ability to manage matters independently while delivering exceptional service.
We are a small, boutique firm growing exponentially and keen to find the right person who would like to be a part of that growth.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Private Client Solicitor, you will play a central role in our niche practice, managing a broad portfolio of private client matters from start to finish. You will be trusted to deliver personalised, practical legal advice and develop strong relationships with high-value clients across the region.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a wide-ranging caseload of private client files, including:
- Wills
- Estate planning
- Trust creation and administration
- Probate and estate administration
- Powers of attorney
- Tax planning
- Delivering clear, concise, and tailored advice to clients, ensuring the highest levels of client care
- Maintaining strong and lasting client relationships, often across generations
- Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to ensure a seamless and joined-up service
- Staying abreast of legislative and regulatory changes affecting private client law
- Supervising and mentoring paralegals or trainees where appropriate
- Ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations
What We Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- A supportive, collegiate working culture within a highly regarded specialist firm
- Opportunity to take on high-quality, complex private client work
- Autonomy and flexibility in managing your caseload
- Clear opportunities for career development and progression
- Support for professional development, including funding for qualifications such as STEP (Society of Trust and Estate
Practitioners)
- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate, supporting work-life balance
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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Essential qualifications and experience:
- Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate in England and Wales
- Minimum 2 years’ PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) in private client work
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including wills, trusts, probate, and tax law
- Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience in handling matters for farming and land-owning clients or complex estates is highly desirable
- Proficiency with legal technology and case management systems
Key competencies:
- Client-focused with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and empathetically
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Technical expertise in drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advising on estate and tax planning
- Team player with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to the firm’s reputation
- A professional, empathetic, and proactive approach to client care