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PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR 4+ PQE CHELMSFORD, ESSEX £55,000 - £65,000 QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Private Client Solicitor / Associate to join a well-established and highly reputable law firm in Chelmsford , Essex. The opportunity: The successful candidate will join this leading law firm, working with HNW client base which has been built upon families and generations. They're truly a lovely bunch which work collaborative. They have a lot of work there for someone to come in and pick up, and as a firm are always doing networking events and going out into the community. There are strong progression opportunities within this progressive firm. The ideal candidate: Have 4+ years post-qualifying, in relevant area of practise Be experienced with handling a caseload including wills, estate planning, trusts, tax issues, powers of attorney, general estate administration and inheritance matters. A private client specific accreditation or working towards qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal The personal attributes: A client-centered focus and proactively maximising client relationships A can-do, motivated & positive attitude Excellent communicator both written & oral Why you should apply: BENEFITS They have a very attractive benefits including flexible working/WFH, life insurance, free parking, sick pay, excellent career development, good long term progression, they have an excellent reputation, they have strong retention and tenure rates, and company events, casual dress and so on. If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts. Email: Mobile: LinkedIn: Or by applying to this vacancy. Synonym titles: private client solicitor, senior private client solicitor, junior private client solicitor, wills and probate solicitor, senior wills and probate solicitor, junior wills and probate solicitor, private client associate, senior private client associate, junior private client associate, wills and probate associate, senior wills and probate associate, head of private client, head of department.

A well-established and reputable firm in St Helens is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Fee Earner or STEP-qualified practitioner (or someone working towards STEP). This role is ideal for someone confident with complex estates, comfortable working autonomously, and keen to support junior colleagues as the team continues to grow. You'll manage a varied caseload across probate, estate administration, wills, trusts and wider lifetime planning. This includes handling matters from initial instruction through to distribution, often involving more technical issues such as tax, agricultural or business relief, foreign assets and intestacy. You'll provide clear advice to executors, trustees and beneficiaries, prepare estate accounts, and liaise with HMRC and other professionals throughout the process. You'll also draft Wills, Codicils, Letters of Wishes and Deeds of Variation, advise on inheritance tax strategies, and prepare LPAs and Court of Protection applications. Supporting elderly and vulnerable clients with sensitivity is an important part of the role. Strong compliance awareness is essential, ensuring all files meet SRA and AML standards while maintaining excellent client care. Key responsibilities include: Managing your own caseload of probate and estate administration matters Preparing Probate and Letters of Administration applications Drafting Wills and associated documents Advising on inheritance tax mitigation and estate planning Preparing and registering LPAs and deputyship applications Liaising with HMRC, financial institutions and other third parties Supervising and mentoring junior staff where required You'll ideally bring at least 3 years' PQE in Private Client or be fully/part-qualified with STEP. You should have strong experience handling complex estates and trusts work, excellent drafting skills and the ability to manage your workload independently. A compassionate, professional approach to sensitive client matters is key. Desirable experience: STEP qualification (full or ongoing) Trust tax returns and ongoing compliance Experience with estates involving foreign assets Exposure to contentious probate (non-essential) What's on Offer The role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, hybrid working after probation, and clear opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative team. You'll have access to ongoing professional development, including STEP support where applicable, as well as specialist conferences and webinars. Additional benefits include: Free onsite parking Company pension scheme Friendly, down-to-earth team culture If you're looking for a role that offers autonomy, genuine progression and long-term prospects, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your Private Client career. Please call Justine on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat or email your CV to (url removed)

Private Client Senior Associate - Swindon This strong Legal 200 law firm is seeking to secure a Private Client Senior Associate to join its highly ranked Private Client team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team who advise HNW clients across the agricultural sector. Key responsibilities: Lead and supervise a well-regarded Private Client team Play an active role in delivering the firm's growth strategy through networking and referrer engagement Manage a varied and complex caseload, including: Tax-efficient estate and succession planning for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals Advising farmers and business owners on intergenerational succession planning Administration of complex estates, including rural and business assets Creation, restructuring and termination of trusts Advising on Inheritance Tax planning, including lifetime giving strategies Preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Court of Protection matters Engagement with HMRC and professional valuers in relation to inheritance and agricultural property reliefs What experience is required: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive circa 6PQE + Experience within a Private Client team, ideally with exposure to agricultural or rural estates Solid understanding of tax planning, estate administration and succession matters STEP qualification or membership of the Law Society's Private Client Section (desirable but not essential) You will be joining a highly regarded Private Client and Agriculture team at a firm that offers hybrid working, a supportive culture and opportunities for career progression. Apply now to Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal or call for a confidential discussion

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? A renowned Legal 500 firm, is seeking a skilled Private Client Solicitor to join their dynamic team. As a senior associate or partner with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional legal services to their clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and deliver top-notch legal advice, guiding our clients through various matters such as wealth preservation, tax planning, and estate administration. If you are a seasoned Private Client Solicitor seeking a permanent position with a competitive salary, look no further. Join their team and become a valuable asset in our mission to provide unparalleled legal solutions to the firms esteemed clients. Contribute to a leading Legal 500 firm, providing expert legal guidance to private clients. Showcase your extensive experience as a senior associate or partner, leveraging your skills to deliver exceptional client service. Enjoy a permanent role with a competitive salary range and the opportunity to make a significant impact within our esteemed firm. Preferred Requirements: Demonstrable expertise as a Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience. Proven track record in handling private client matters, including estate planning, trusts, and inheritance tax. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach to delivering exceptional legal advice and services. Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team, demonstrating leadership and mentorship qualities. Ambition to contribute to and enhance the reputation of our esteemed Legal 500 firm. Preferred Qualifications: LLB (Hons) or equivalent qualification, with relevant professional certifications. Admission as a Solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with a clean disciplinary record. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and keeping abreast of legal updates and industry best practices.

A renowned Legal 500 firm, is seeking a skilled Private Client Solicitor to join their dynamic team. As a senior associate or partner with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional legal services to their clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and deliver top-notch legal advice, guiding our clients through various matters such as wealth preservation, tax planning, and estate administration. If you are a seasoned Private Client Solicitor seeking a permanent position with a competitive salary, look no further. Join their team and become a valuable asset in our mission to provide unparalleled legal solutions to the firms esteemed clients. Contribute to a leading Legal 500 firm, providing expert legal guidance to private clients. Showcase your extensive experience as a senior associate or partner, leveraging your skills to deliver exceptional client service. Enjoy a permanent role with a competitive salary range and the opportunity to make a significant impact within our esteemed firm. Preferred Requirements: Demonstrable expertise as a Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience. Proven track record in handling private client matters, including estate planning, trusts, and inheritance tax. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach to delivering exceptional legal advice and services. Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team, demonstrating leadership and mentorship qualities. Ambition to contribute to and enhance the reputation of our esteemed Legal 500 firm. Preferred Qualifications: LLB (Hons) or equivalent qualification, with relevant professional certifications. Admission as a Solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with a clean disciplinary record. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and keeping abreast of legal updates and industry best practices.

Your New Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax & Estate Planning Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded Private Client team. You'll handle a diverse and high-quality caseload spanning estates, trusts, wills, and tax planning, with considerable scope to deepen your technical expertise and contribute to the department's strategic growth. Working with engaged and loyal clients - ranging from high-net-worth individuals to complex family structures - you'll deliver specialist advice on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, wealth preservation strategies, and trust creation/administration. Your New Firm You'll be joining a respected, ambitious, and supportive firm known for delivering exceptional private client work. The team is recognised for its technical excellence, strong client service ethos, and collaborative culture. With a clear growth strategy, modern working environment, and an emphasis on professional development, the firm provides an ideal platform for an experienced Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career. What You'll Need to Succeed You will ideally bring 4+ years' experience in tax and estate planning, although candidates with slightly less experience will be considered where their background includes exposure to complex private client and high-value tax matters. You will demonstrate strong technical knowledge with an in-depth understanding of wills and associated legislation and solid knowledge of lasting powers of attorney. Expertise in trust law, including drafting and advising, inheritance tax planning and compliance would be preferential. You will also bring a proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges and proven ability to manage your own caseload and mentor junior colleagues. You'll also bring ambition and drive, with a desire to contribute to the department's development plan and uphold the team's excellent reputation for private client and tax work. What You'll Get in Return You'll be part of an outstanding private client team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term professional development. The firm offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary and clear opportunities for progression into senior roles. This is an excellent opportunity to further your expertise in tax and estate planning within a forward-thinking team that genuinely prioritises work-life balance and career development. What to Do Next If you're interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch.If this role isn't quite right but you're considering a move, we'd still love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates outside the stated PQE where they can demonstrate the required level of technical ability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a Senior Associate for its successful Private Client team. The successful candidate will handle high-level fee-earning work, provide supervision and leadership, and contribute to the team's continued growth. The Role The Senior Associate will manage a complex caseload involving wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, tax planning and Court of Protection matters. They will provide technically robust and commercially focused advice to high-net-worth individuals, trustees and beneficiaries. Responsibilities include drafting wills, LPAs, trust documents and estate accounts, advising on inheritance tax and wider tax planning, and ensuring strong financial management across matters. The position requires strict compliance with professional standards, active involvement in business development, and contribution to the firm's financial and strategic objectives. Team Leadership The role includes supervising and mentoring junior fee-earners, supporting partners with team direction, identifying cross-selling opportunities and helping maintain a positive, inclusive team culture. The Senior Associate will model high professional standards and support ongoing appraisal and development processes. Training and Development The successful candidate will contribute to internal training, share technical knowledge, support junior development and maintain their own up-to-date expertise in private client law and tax. Pursuit of CPD and specialist accreditation such as STEP is encouraged. Research The role involves undertaking legal and tax research, monitoring relevant legislative changes and preparing internal technical updates. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with substantial post-qualification experience in private client work. They will have strong people management skills, excellent communication abilities, commercial awareness, analytical capability and the confidence to develop client relationships. High levels of integrity and accuracy under pressure are essential.

Tier 1 - Private Client Associate Location: Central London - hybrid Salary: 70,000+ Experience: 2PQE+ Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 Private Client team in London. The practice is internationally recognised for advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs and family offices on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. RESPONSIBILITIES -Managing a broad and sophisticated Private Client caseload including Wills, estate and succession planning, complex estate administration, trusts and wealth structuring, and Lasting Powers of Attorney -Advising UK and international clients on cross-border tax, succession and wealth planning issues in conjunction with offshore advisers and the firm's global network -Supporting senior lawyers and partners on high-value, multi-generational planning and contentious trust and estate matters where required -Building and maintaining trusted client relationships, delivering pragmatic and technically robust advice -Working closely with colleagues across tax, real estate, corporate and family teams to provide a seamless private wealth offering -Proactive matter management including billing, WIP control and adherence to financial targets -Contributing to business development initiatives, thought leadership and profile-raising activities within the private wealth market -Assisting with the supervision and development of trainees and junior lawyers ABOUT YOU -Qualified Solicitor with 2+ PQE in Private Client work gained at a recognised firm -Strong grounding in UK trusts, estate administration and succession planning, with an interest in international and cross-border matters -Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, business owners and landed or entrepreneurial families -STEP qualification (or working towards) strongly encouraged -Technically strong, detail-oriented and commercially aware, with excellent client-facing skills BENEFITS -Competitive salary with discretionary bonus -Hybrid working model with genuine flexibility and agile working culture -Generous annual leave entitlement with additional firm-wide closure over the festive period -Private medical insurance and comprehensive wellbeing programme -Enhanced pension contribution and life assurance -Structured training programme with strong support for STEP and other professional qualifications -Access to high-quality international work and secondment opportunities -Transparent progression framework with clear pathways to Senior Associate and Partnership High level of paralegal, administrative and knowledge support within a well-resourced team If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation: E: removed) P: (phone number removed)

Join a well-established, forward-thinking firm in Maidenhead that blends first-rate client service with a genuinely supportive culture. You'll handle a quality, HNW-leaning private client caseload within a team known for clear communication, meticulous standards, and long-term client relationships . Why this firm appeals Reputation that opens doors: Strong regional brand with steady referrals from wealth advisers, agents, and repeat clients - ensuring consistent, interesting instructions rather than volume churn. People-first culture: Collaborative team , approachable leadership, and modern systems that remove admin friction so you can focus on client work. Career you can shape: Transparent progression routes (Senior Associate, Team Lead), mentoring and funding for STEP , and active support for business development so your profile grows with the firm. Modern flexibility: Sensible hybrid pattern , investment in tools, and realistic targets aligned to quality, not just numbers. The Role Manage and develop a varied private client portfolio, including: Wills & comprehensive estate planning for individuals and family-owned businesses Probate & estate administration (from straightforward to complex/HNW) Trust creation & administration , with exposure to lifetime and testamentary trusts Lasting Powers of Attorney and capacity-related advice IHT/CGT-aware structuring and asset protection in partnership with tax and financial advisers Client stewardship: clear, empathetic guidance, proactive updates, and meticulous file management About You 1+ year PQE (more experienced candidates welcomed; work will be weighted to your level) Confident running your own caseload with excellent drafting and client-care Comfortable engaging with HNW clients and professional referrers STEP qualified or working towards STEP (desirable; support provided) Commercially aware, organised, and committed to best-in-class service Package & Benefits £55,000 to £80,000 (aligned to PQE, complexity, and BD profile) Bonus scheme and clear progression framework Hybrid working with modern case management Funding and study leave for STEP plus ongoing CPD 25+ days' holiday (plus BH), enhanced benefits, and regular team events How to Apply If you're a Private Client Solicitor seeking high-quality work, real progression, and a culture that values you , apply today for a confidential discussion.