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Job Title: Private Client Solicitor Location: Bedford Salary: Up to £65k (DOE) Benefits: 25 days holiday + BHs, 3 additional days over Christmas, target-based bonus (additional leave), discretionary annual bonus (c.10%), Medicash healthcare plan, flexible working hours, 2 days WFH Hours: Part-time considered About the Company: A progressive and well-structured regional law firm with a strong reputation in Private Client work. The firm operates a modern, non-hierarchical structure, offering clear progression routes without traditional partnership barriers. Known for its supportive environment, the team is made up primarily of qualified solicitors, with a focus on long-term development and technical excellence. Role Summary: This opportunity is ideal for a Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Joining an established Bedford-based team, you will handle a varied caseload while benefiting from mentorship (if required) and genuine progression opportunities. The firm actively supports career development, including progression towards STEP accreditation. Key Responsibilities: • Caseload Management: Handle a broad range of private client matters, giving you autonomy and file ownership, • Client Advisory: Provide advice on wills, trusts, LPAs, and Court of Protection matters, strengthening your technical expertise, • Estate Planning: Support clients with tax-efficient estate planning, enhancing your specialist knowledge, • Mentorship: Opportunity to support junior colleagues, developing your leadership skills, • Court of Protection Work: Assist with applications and ongoing administration, broadening your experience, • Business Development: Engage in networking and client development, building your professional profile Requirements: • Qualified Solicitor (3 PQE+, though flexible), • Strong experience across wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and Court of Protection, • Ability to manage files independently, • Interest in working towards STEP accreditation, • Strong client care and communication skills If this role isn’t quite right, it’s still worth speaking to one of our specialist team — we may be working on something that hasn’t hit the market yet. Related Job Titles: Private Client Lawyer, Wills and Probate Solicitor, Trusts and Estates Solicitor, Probate Lawyer, Court of Protection Solicitor

The Role:We are looking for a talented Planning Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in planning law, to join this expanding practice area within the firm. The successful Planning Solicitor will be a strong communicator, with excellent technical skills, ideally with expe

Senior Solicitor Planning, Highways and LicensingLocation:Hammersmith & Fulham, LondonPay Rate:£400 per day (umbrella)Department:Chief Solicitor Planning and PropertyReports to:Head of Law (Place)Contract Type:Temporary | Full-time | Agile Hybrid Working (Min. About the RoleJoin our dynamic Plann

You will provide clear, commercially focused advice on planning, highways, and related law, carry out due diligence for property and corporate transactions, and manage high‑profile contentious planning matters, from Planning Inquiries and hearings to Court challenges and Judicial Reviews. Planning

A national law firm is looking for a talented Solicitor to join their Private Client team. Ideal candidates will have experience in estate planning and a genuine passion for client service.

A national law firm in London is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years of PQE. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload involving planning law and statutory arrangements.

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to provide legal advice to high-net-worth clients.

A recruitment agency is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with at least 5 years of PQE. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and assisting with Wills and Probate, estate and exit planning, and trusts.

A leading regional law firm in Cambridgeshire is seeking an NQ Private Client Solicitor to join their expanding team. In this role, you will handle a diverse range of private client matters including wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. The position offers mentorship and training, making it

This is a visible and rewarding role offering significant client contact, suited to a Solicitor with a passion for the rural sector and long-term client relationships. TSR Legal is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established law firm with deep rural roots, as they seek a Senior As

A recruitment agency is seeking a locum Planning & Highways Lawyer for a Local Authority in the North-West for an initial 3-month period. Experience in local authority work and planning law is essential. Candidates must handle planning matters and attend committees.

A leading legal firm in Greater London is seeking a Planning Solicitor with over 3 years PQE. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, drafting agreements, and advising clients on planning law matters.

Senior Solicitor – Planning, Highways and Licensing. Chief Solicitor – Planning and Property. Join our dynamic Planning, Highways and Licensing team as a Senior Solicitor, delivering expert legal support for Hammersmith & Fulham's ambitious regeneration projects.

A respected local council in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to manage complex legal work in planning law. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in planning and highways law, and experience in supervising teams.

Opportunity for a Senior Associate Planning Solicitor to join a highly regarded, multi-disciplinary Planning & Environment team. Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with circa 4–8 years’ PQE in planning law. Strong knowledge of planning, highways and associated law.

A leading legal firm in East Midlands is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to manage a varied caseload, including IHT planning and estate administration.

A well-established law firm in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director for their Lifetime Planning & Agriculture team. This visible role requires advising high-net-worth clients on agricultural property transactions, estate planning, and more.

A well-regarded law firm in Devon is seeking an experienced Trusts Solicitor to join its expanding private client team. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of trust matters, offering specialized advice on trust administration, taxation, and wealth planning.

A reputable law firm in York is seeking a skilled Private Client Senior Lawyer to manage a varied caseload, including estate planning and trusts.

A leading legal firm in Southampton is looking for a Senior Planning Solicitor with over 4 years PQE. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, conducting due diligence, and managing risks in planning.

A forward-thinking Local Authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to join its legal team. The role requires qualification as a Solicitor or Barrister, with significant experience in planning law. You will provide legal advice on planning, regeneration, and infr

A leading legal firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Associate Planning Solicitor to join its multi-disciplinary Planning & Environment team. The successful candidate should be a qualified solicitor with 4–8 years of experience in planning law, alongside strong skills in communication and collabo

You will provide clear, commercially focused advice on planning, highways, and related law, carry out due diligence for property and corporate transactions, and manage high-profile contentious planning matters, from Planning Inquiries and hearings to Court challenges and Judicial Reviews. Planning S

A respected law firm in Essex is seeking a Planning Solicitor or experienced Paralegal. This role offers a diverse and challenging opportunity for candidates passionate about planning law. Candidates should have experience in Planning Law and strong communication skills.

Planning Solicitor, 3+ Years PQE, Leeds, GBP 65,000+ (DOE) : A new opportunity for an experienced Planning Solicitor looking for a new challenge in their career. You will be responsible for a varied planning and infrastructure caseload to include town and country planning, highways, compulsory purch

Overseeing team members, to include solicitors, trainee solicitors and paralegals. Must have at least 6 years’ experience as a private client solicitor and 6-10 years PQE. We are looking for an experienced solicitor with strong management skills and a strategic mindset to join our private client t

A respected boutique practice is seeking a Planning Solicitor (1-4 years PQE) to join its growing planning and development team. Strategic planning advice at all stages of development projects. Planning obligations, including s.

Are you a skilled planning lawyer who enjoys working on complex, high-profile development and regeneration matters? A forward-thinking Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to join its established legal team and play a key role supporting major planning, regeneration an

Panoramic Associates has partnered with North Hertfordshire District Council to recruit a Planning Solicitor to join their established legal team. Handling planning enforcement matters such as issuing planning enforcement notices. At least 2-5 years PQE as a Planning Solicitor.

A legal services firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor specializing in Planning, Highways, and Licensing in London. The candidate should be a qualified attorney with a strong background in property and planning law, and must demonstrate leadership skills and a proactive approach to legal advice.

Opportunity for a Senior Associate Planning Solicitor to join a highly regarded, multi-disciplinary Planning & Environment team. Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with circa 4–8 years’ PQE in planning law. Strong knowledge of planning, highways and associated law.

A leading legal firm in Norfolk is seeking a Planning Solicitor with a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience (PQE). The role involves managing a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals while working in a dynamic team environment. Opportunities for business development are i

In this role, you'll provide strategic planning advice, negotiate statutory agreements, conduct due diligence on planning aspects of real estate transactions, and advise on areas such as Assets of Community Value and Village Greens. Job title: Planning Solicitor - Berkshire or Hampshire. Our client

We are working with an exceptional Legal 500 firm seeking a Planning Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join their busy team in Norfolk. Manage your own caseload, working on a variety of planning applications, appeals, enquiries, and enforcement matters. Exposure to varied and interesting planning work.

A well-established law firm seeks a Planning Solicitor or Associate with 3-5 years PQE to join their Commercial Property team in Hertfordshire.

We are working with a highly respected law firm in Essex who are recruiting for a Planning Solicitor or experienced Paralegal to be part of their collaborative and close-knit department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about planning law to take on a diverse and challenging ro

Planning Solicitor / Associate (3–5 Years PQE). Hertfordshire - £Highly Competitive (DOE) + Benefits A well-established and award-winning Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm is seeking a Planning Solicitor or Associate to join their growing Commercial Property team in Bishop’s Stortford. A q

Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in estate planning and trust law to enhance service delivery. Solicitor with a minimum of 3+ years PQE. When people think about planning for death they think about wills, life insurance and funerals.

You will provide clear, commercially focused advice on planning, highways, and related law, carry out due diligence for property and corporate transactions, and manage high-profile contentious planning matters, from Planning Inquiries and hearings to Court challenges and Judicial Reviews. Following

A London Borough Council is seeking a Senior Planning Solicitor to join their friendly team on a permanent basis. The role involves handling complex planning-related legal work and supervising other staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge in planning, highways, and environmental law, p

A leading tech company in the legal field is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their innovative team at Octopus Legacy.

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate Planning Solicitor to join their esteemed Planning & Environment team. Candidates should have 4–8 years PQE in planning law, alongside a strong commercial mindset and experience in contentious planning work. The role involves

A pioneering legal service provider in Greater London is seeking a passionate Private Client Solicitor with over 3 years PQE. Join a team that aims to change the legal landscape around death planning and deliver empathetic support to clients.

You must have extensive experience in planning and highways law, including drafting complex Section 106 agreements, land development, planning due diligence, planning-led regeneration projects, advising on judicial reviews, and handling planning appeals and committee presentations. You will manage a

A growing tech company in London seeks a Private Client Solicitor to craft bespoke wills and advise on trusts and estate planning. You will engage with clients to understand their needs and provide expert guidance on wealth preservation and inheritance tax planning.

Exciting opportunity for a Planning NQ-3 Solicitor to join this leading regional firm with offices throughout the Midlands and South of England. Defending planning prosecutions. Planning and environment due diligence.

About the Role: We are seeking a talented and motivated Planning Solicitor to join our client’s dynamic legal team. Advise clients on planning applications, enforcement issues, and development proposals. Draft and negotiate planning agreements and Section 106 documentation.

A national legal firm in London is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor with 4-8 years PQE to join their expanding practice. The role involves managing a diverse caseload and providing high-quality advice on planning and highways law in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.