477 Private Client Solicitor jobs in the United Kingdom

Private Client Solicitor – Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: Competitive (DOE £45K - £0K) + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working Available

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be working with an extremely reputable law firm in Tonbridge , and we are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their highly respected team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive firm, offering a busy and varied workload covering all aspects of private client work.

Key Responsibilities:

You will manage a caseload and advise clients on a range of matters including:

• Estate and Care Fees Planning
li>Wills and Will Writing
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection
• Trusts and Trust Administration
• Probate and Administration of Estates
• Inheritance Tax Planning and Investments
• Charities

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Private Client Law
• Able to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability

Staff Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus statutory and bank holidays
< i>Private healthcare through AXA after six months (optional)
• Workplace pension via Scottish Widows
• 30% discount on all legal services for staff
• 25% discount on legal services for immediate family (parents, siblings, children)
• Referral bonuses for staff introductions (T&Cs apply)
• £1 no sick bonus paid in December for full attendance throughout the year
li>Annual black-tie Christmas party and firm-wide summer BBQ/party

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this vacancy.

Private Client Solicitor – Chatham, Kent
Salary: Competitive (DOE £45K - £0K) + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working Available

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be working with an extremely reputable law firm in Tonbridge , and we are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor  to join their highly respected team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive firm, offering a busy and varied workload covering all aspects of private client work.

Key Responsibilities:

You will manage a caseload and advise clients on a range of matters including:

• Estate and Care Fees Planning
li>Wills and Will Writing
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection
• Trusts and Trust Administration
• Probate and Administration of Estates
• Inheritance Tax Planning and Investments
• Charities

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Private Client Law
• Able to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability

Staff Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday  plus statutory and bank holidays
Private healthcare  through AXA after six months (optional) li>Workplace pension  via Scottish Widows li>30% discount  on all legal services for staff li>25% discount  on legal services for immediate family (parents, siblings, children) li>Referral bonuses  for staff introductions (T&Cs apply) li>£100 no sic bonus  paid in December for full attendance throughout the year < i>Annual black-tie Christmas party  and firm-wide summer BBQ/party

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this vacancy.

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.

Location: Birmingham
Role: Private Client Solicitor

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to join a firm where you'll feel truly valued, supported, and part of a team with an outstanding reputation in the local community? This regional law firm has been trusted for generations, with a long history of providing expert legal services and building lasting client relationships.

What sets them apart is not just their heritage, but their forward-thinking, flexible approach. Here, you'll have the autonomy to manage your diary in a way that works best for you - whether that means balancing family commitments, client demands, or simply structuring your day for maximum productivity.

• Reputation & Trust - A well-established name in the community, synonymous with high-quality client service.

• Flexibility - Genuine autonomy to manage your time and caseload around your lifestyle.

• Supportive Culture - A friendly, collaborative team that values your input and growth.

• Career Development - Clear progression opportunities within a stable, respected practice.

As a Private Client Solicitor, you'll manage a varied caseload, which may include:

• Drafting Wills and Trusts tailored to client needs.

• Advising on estate planning and inheritance tax.

• Administering estates and dealing with probate matters.

• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney.

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring a compassionate and professional service.

• Supporting business development initiatives to strengthen the firm's presence in the community.

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

• Experience across a broad range of private client matters.

• A client-focused approach, with excellent communication skills.

• Ability to manage your own caseload independently, while contributing to a supportive team environment.

• Competitive salary package (DOE).

• Hybrid and flexible working - manage your diary your way.

• The opportunity to be part of a highly regarded regional firm with genuine roots in the community.

• A friendly, down-to-earth working culture with strong staff retention.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

• Lead and develop the Private Client team
• Handle wills, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection cases, trusts, and probate
• Provide high-level client care
• Supervise junior staff
• Build client and professional relationships
• Expand the team and enhance Private Client services

• STEP Qualification (or working toward it)
• Minimum 10 years PQE
• Experience with complex private client matters
• Leadership vision and team-building skills
• Strong case management abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate approach to client care

• Competitive salary (80,000-100,000)
• Leadership role with career development
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Ongoing training and development
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bonus structure

• 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

Our client are seeking a driven and detail-oriented solicitor to join their growing Private Client department. With a varied caseload and the opportunity to handle high-value and complex matters, this role offers a clear path for career progression – including future partnership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be managing a broad range of private client matters including:

Probate & Estate Administration

• Handling new client enquiries and taking instructions
li>Identifying and valuing estate assets and liabilities
• Preparing IHT forms and applying for Grants of Representation
• Administering estate assets, including property and trust arrangements
• Preparing estate accounts and calculating tax liabilities

Wills

• Meeting new clients and taking clear, detailed instructions
• Drafting wills, including those involving complex trust structures
• Overseeing the execution of wills

Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Advising on and preparing LPAs
• Managing the registration process from start to finish

Key attributes

• Minimum 1–2 years PQE  in private client work
• A solid billing history with a commitment to high standards
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Ambition to grow within the firm and work toward partnership

Benefits

• 20 Days Holiday (Plus BH) and closure at Christmas
• Standard Pension

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills.  Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.

Consultant: Donna Jackson

Our client has a vacancy for a Private Client Solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity to be exposed to a large portfolio of business-owning clients and HNW private clients. The ability to provide an efficient and business like service is key to their clients who are often still working or have recently sold significant business assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Wills and Probate work
• Estate Planning
• Exit Planning for owner-managed businesses
• Trusts

Qualifications

• You must be at least 5 years PQE

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

Private Client Solicitor

Experience:

• Experience in will drafting
li>Erust related matters
• Probate
• Inheritance tax planning