Job description:

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Wiltshire

Salary: 80-120K plus bonuses and excellent benefits package

Key Requirements

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our specialist firm, advising a loyal and longstanding client base which is primarily farming and land-owning individuals and families. You will bring a deep understanding of private client law and the ability to manage matters independently while delivering exceptional service.

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Role & Responsibilities

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will play a central role in our niche practice, managing a broad portfolio of private client matters from start to finish. You will be trusted to deliver personalised, practical legal advice and develop strong relationships with high-value clients across the region.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing a wide-ranging caseload of private client files, including:

- Wills

- Estate planning

- Trust creation and administration

- Probate and estate administration

- Powers of attorney

- Tax planning

- Delivering clear, concise, and tailored advice to clients, ensuring the highest levels of client care

- Maintaining strong and lasting client relationships, often across generations

- Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to ensure a seamless and joined-up service

- Staying abreast of legislative and regulatory changes affecting private client law

- Supervising and mentoring paralegals or trainees where appropriate

- Ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations

What We Offer

- Competitive salary depending on experience

- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Pension scheme

- A supportive, collegiate working culture within a highly regarded specialist firm

- Opportunity to take on high-quality, complex private client work

- Autonomy and flexibility in managing your caseload

- Clear opportunities for career development and progression

- Support for professional development, including funding for qualifications such as STEP (Society of Trust and Estate
Practitioners)

- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate, supporting work-life balance

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

Essential qualifications and experience:

- Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate in England and Wales

- Minimum 2 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) in private client work

- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including wills, trusts, probate, and tax law

- Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

- Experience in handling matters for farming and land-owning clients or complex estates is highly desirable

- Proficiency with legal technology and case management systems

Key competencies:

- Client-focused with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and empathetically

- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

- Technical expertise in drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advising on estate and tax planning

- Team player with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to the firms reputation

- A professional, empathetic, and proactive approach to client care

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is a small firm with a team of 6 and 1 company owner/solicitor. They are extremely busy and are looking to find an experienced candidate who would love to be a part of a growing firm. All their work is via referral. They are a very friendly, employee focused firm.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : £ 80000

Salary Max : £ 120000

Currency Type : GBP