Private Client Solicitor – Much Wenlock

An established and progressive legal practice is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing Private Client department. This opportunity is ideally suited to a STEP-qualified practitioner or looking to take on high-quality work within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored legal advice with a personal approach and continues to attract a high calibre of private client work, including complex estates, trusts, succession planning and Court of Protection matters.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while playing an active role in the continued development and strategic direction of the department.

The Role

The Private Client Solicitor will manage a varied and high-quality private client caseload, with exposure to complex and often high-value matters.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Advising on complex wills and succession planning
• Managing the administration of taxable and high-value estates
• Trust creation, administration and advisory work
• Handling Court of Protection and professional deputyship matters
• Providing inheritance tax and estate planning advice
• Supporting elderly and vulnerable clients with sensitive matters
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the Private Client department
• Developing a specialist area of expertise where preferred

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to work on technically challenging matters rather than high-volume transactional work.

About You

The firm is seeking a confident and technically strong Private Client Solicitor with excellent client care skills and the ability to handle complex matters with sensitivity and professionalism.

Applicants should ideally possess:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Significant experience within Private Client law
• STEP qualification or full TEP membership preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of trusts, estates, inheritance tax and succession planning
• Experience advising on sensitive and complex client matters
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• A calm, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach

This opportunity would particularly suit someone seeking:

• High-quality private client work
• Greater professional autonomy
• A long-term career move within a respected and growing firm
• The opportunity to influence departmental direction and standards
• A supportive environment where expertise and judgement are genuinely valued

Benefits

The firm offers a professional and supportive working environment alongside a competitive package, including:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• High-quality and complex caseload
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Flexible and autonomous working approach
• Ongoing professional development and support for continued specialisation
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced senior lawyers and directors

Apply

Applications are welcomed from experienced Private Client Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives who are looking to join a respected and ambitious practice with a strong reputation for client care and technical excellence.

For more information please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal or apply online

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