411 Private Client Law jobs in the United Kingdom

Wills and Estate Planning Paralegal
Location: Remote (Following initial training) | Linked to offices in Manchester and Bristol
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Wills and Estate Planning Paralegal looking to join a collaborative and fast-paced legal services team? TSR Legal are proud to be working with a leading regional practice who are now expanding their team and are looking f.

COLP for Hibernian Private Client Limited t/a HA Law 

We are looking for a UK Commercial, or GDPR, or Property or Private Client lawyer that could also act as COLP (Compliance Officer) for our small (2 consultant lawyers) London based law firm for a minimum 10 or 15 hours a month depending on their availability. 

Must be:

1. UK citizen

2. registered with the SRA 

3. Can be someone that have run their own law firm or has experience in running a law firm

4. Great, if the candidate knows or has used CLIO management system but not a requirement

5. This is a remote position. £50/h

START soon OR immediately.

Please email your CV to

COLP for Hibernian Private Client Limited t/a HA Law 

We are looking for a UK Commercial, or GDPR, or Property or Private Client lawyer that could also act as COLP (Compliance Officer) for our small (2 consultant lawyers) London based law firm for a minimum 10 or 15 hours a month depending on their availability. 

Must be:

1. UK citizen

2. registered with the SRA 

3. Can be someone that have run their own law firm or has experience in running a law firm

4. Great, if the candidate knows or has used CLIO management system but not a requirement

5. This is a remote position. £50/h

START soon OR immediately.

Please email your CV to

Private Client Solicitor

Surrey

Salary up to 70k

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established and respected law firm with the recruitment of an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their busy and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career with a firm that offers a genuinely supportive working environment and a broad caseload including Trusts, Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning.

As a Private Client Solicitor, you'll work closely with high-quality clients on a varied and interesting caseload. The team is known for its collaborative approach and high standards of client care, and you'll be supported by a group of experienced lawyers who are passionate about delivering clear, practical advice.

This is what you will be doing:

As a Private Client Solicitor, your day-to-day duties will include:-

• Managing your own caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, estate administration, powers of attorney and trusts.
• Advising clients on estate and tax planning, including inheritance tax and the creation and administration of trusts.
• Drafting legal documents such as wills, LPAs, and trust deeds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
• Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies to administer estates, obtain grants of probate, and handle inheritance tax matters.
• Maintaining high standards of client service and professional conduct, in line with SRA and AML regulations.

The experience you will bring to the team:

You will bring the following experience to the Private Client team:-

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 5 years' PQE in private client law.
• Strong understanding of trusts and inheritance tax planning.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear advice on complex legal issues.
• Well-organised and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to managing your workload.
• A client-focused attitude with a genuine empathy for clients often dealing with sensitive personal issues.

This is what you will get in return:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Life assurance and company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training, professional development and a friendly, supportive environment.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV to .

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

• Handling a wide caseload of private client matters
• Simple and complex Wills & probate
• Lasting powers of attorney
• Estate administration
• Liaising with clients and external parties
• Building and maintaining client relationships

• 1-4 years PQE within the area of Private Client
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent client care skills
• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Able to explain matters in clear, accessible language
• Ability to manage a busy, varied caseload (ideally including high net worth clients), with efficiency and care.
• IT literate

Are you a Private Client Fee Earning Paralegal or PQ ILEX?

Our client is a 4 office high street practice based in West Sussex and Hampshire offering a range of legal services to its clients which includes Private Client, Property, Commercial law, Family law and Litigation advice.

You will be joining a Private Client team of 7 lawyers spread across 4 offices in the Wills Trusts & Estates team.

Individuals will be meeting clients by phone and face to face to take initial instructions, will be drafting Wills, LPAs and assisting with Probate & Estate matters. The ability to set up Estate Accounts, prepare R185 certificates, handle IHT accounts, prepare estate tax returns and a knowledge of TRS is required.

Flexibility is needed to travel between all of the firms office locations in Chichester, Fareham, Havant & Petworth as and when needed.

Position offers a generous salary, 25 days annual leave entitlement, free parking and private medical insurance are just a few staff benefits on offer.

• Wills
• Probate
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts

• Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales with 1 years + PQE or a Legal Executive with equivalent experience
• Excellent client-facing skills and ability to manage key client relationships

• Agile working after probation period
• Perkbox
• Enhanced pension
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service
• Birthday leave
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Health Insurance
• Mental health support
• Death in service

• Wills and Estate Planning
• Acquiring Grants of Probate and administration of Estates
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Contentious Trusts and Estates
• Court of Protection work
• Residential Conveyancing (optional)

• Previous PQE in Private Client Work
• A strong knowledge of all aspects of Private Client Work
• Ability to manage your own caseload
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivation and reliability

• Minimum of 3 days in the office
• An attractive salary 
• Partnership potential
• Full Secretarial support
• On-Site Parking

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Bristol

Salary: 55k

Yolk Recruitment is thrilled to support a well-established law firm in the recruitment of an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their growing team in Bristol. If you have a passion for private client law, including Wills, Probate, and Trusts, and are seeking a role that values work-life balance, career development, and client care excellence, this could be your next career move.

This is what you will be doing

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services to clients across a range of private client matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, and Court of Protection matters.
• Acting as a primary contact for private client queries while delivering exceptional client care.
• Collaborating with colleagues across offices to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Contributing to business development initiatives such as networking, publishing articles, and engaging with clients.

The experience you will bring to the team

You will bring the following experience to the Private Client team:-

• A qualified Solicitor or FCILEX accreditation with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in private client law.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• A proactive approach to business development and networking.
• Ideally, STEP qualification (preferred but not essential).

This is what you will get in return

• A competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience.
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle, including part-time opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and professional development support.
• The chance to work with a highly regarded team in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.