Private Client Solicitor
Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire
Salary: £60-80K plus 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.
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 firms reputation
* A professional, empathetic, and proactive approach to client care
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:
o Wills
o Estate planning
o Trust creation and administration
o Probate and estate administration
o Powers of attorney
o 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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