An Established Firm. A Specialist Role. A Career-Defining Opportunity.
Our client is a long‑standing, highly regarded law firm with deep roots in the East London and Essex community. With over 70 years of history serving a loyal and growing client base, they have built an enviable reputation for quality, bespoke legal services delivered by genuine specialists. This is not a volume‑driven firm — it is a place where fee earners are trusted, supported, and rewarded for genuine expertise.
They are now seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Romford, covering a varied and intellectually engaging caseload with a particular focus on elderly care law.
If you are a Private Client specialist with a passion for client relationships and a desire to grow within a firm that genuinely invests in its people, this is worth your attention.
The Role
Job Title: Private Client Solicitor
Location: Romford, Essex
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000+ (dependant on experience)
Experience Required: 3+ years PQE in Private Client
What You Will Be Doing
* Drafting Wills, including complex and high‑value estate planning matters
* Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney across property, financial, and health and welfare
* Probate and full estate administration, including extraction of Grants of Probate
* Inheritance Tax planning and succession strategy
* Trust drafting and administration
* Court of Protection matters
* Engaging in business development and networking activities within the local community
* Contributing to the continued growth and profile of the Private Client department
What Our Client Is Looking For
Essential
* 3+ years PQE in Private Client law, gained within a UK legal practice
* Demonstrable experience across the full breadth of Private Client work, with a strong grounding in elderly care law
* A solid track record of achieving fee targets and business development goals
* Enthusiasm for networking and practice development — local candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
* A client‑focused, practical approach with excellent communication skills
* Strong administration and organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload independently
Desirable
* STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification or membership
* SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) accreditation or affiliation
* Experience using LEAP case management software
* Established local connections within the Romford, Havering, or broader East London and Essex area
What is on Offer
* Salary: £45,000 – £65,000+ DOE
* Profit‑Related Bonus: An excellent individual bonus scheme based on your own billing performance — not diluted across a team or department
* Fast‑Track Progression: Clear and accessible routes into management for those with the ambition to lead
* Holiday Allowance: 5.6 weeks per annum inclusive of bank holidays (full time)
* Christmas Closure: Additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
* Birthday Leave: One additional day’s leave for your birthday, after six months’ service
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Discount
* On‑Site Parking
* Dedicated Support Staff to manage administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on fee‑earning work
* Staff Social Events throughout the year
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
* An independently minded firm with over seven decades of heritage and a loyal, repeat client base
* A culture that rewards individual performance directly — your bonus reflects your efforts, not someone else’s
* Genuine specialist work in a niche you have chosen to build your career in
* A firm that sets realistic billing targets — not inflated figures used as pressure tactics
* Dedicated support so you can focus on the legal work, not the admin
All applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.
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