Private Client Solicitor
2 days ago
Chippenham
A leading private practice firm is seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to handle high-quality, varied work with clear scope for progression. The firm is open to a range of experience levels, considering NQ (Newly Qualified) through to senior solicitors with strong experience in wills, trusts, and probate. The Role You will manage a broad and rewarding private client caseload, which may include: • Wills and estate planning, • Probate and estate administration, • Trusts creation and administration, • Lasting Powers of Attorney, • Court of Protection matters, • Inheritance Tax planning Key Responsibilities • Managing your own portfolio of private client matters, • Drafting high-quality wills, LPAs, trust documents, and probate papers, • Providing clear, sensitive, and professional advice to clients, • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlines, • Developing long-term relationships with clients, referrers, and the wider community, • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), • NQ to 6+ PQE within private client / wills & probate, • Experience with wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning, • Strong client-facing skills with a compassionate approach, • STEP qualification (completed or working towards) beneficial but not essential, • Competitive salary: £45,000 to £70,000 depending on PQE, • Hybrid working options (subject to firm policy), • Excellent progression opportunities, • Friendly and supportive team culture, • High-quality private client work and loyal client base If you are a committed Private Client Solicitor seeking a role offering stability, autonomy, and excellent career prospects, please apply today or contact me for a confidential conversation.