Private Client Solicitor

1 - 6 PQE

Salary: £45,000 - £80,000 (DOE)

Eclectic Recruitment is working on a variety of Private Client vacancies across the Berkshire area, with opportunities for Solicitors with 1-6 years’ PQE to join well-regarded firms offering a broad range of wills, trusts, probate and estate planning work.

These opportunities offer an excellent chance to join established and growing Private Client teams, advising a diverse client base across a wide spectrum of matters. Whether your experience lies within estate administration, tax and succession planning, trusts, or a combination of these areas, we are keen to speak with Private Client Solicitors, Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitors and Trust and Estates Solicitors looking for their next career move.

With a range of opportunities available, these roles offer the chance to develop your expertise, take on greater responsibility and progress your career within supportive and collaborative legal environments.

The Role

Working closely with experienced Partners and colleagues, the successful candidates will advise on a broad range of private client matters, which may include:

• Drafting wills, including complex and tax-planned wills
• Estate administration and probate, including contentious and non-contentious matters
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications
• Setting up and administering trusts
• Inheritance Tax planning and succession planning
• Court of Protection matters
• Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries
• Liaising with clients, financial advisers, accountants and other professionals
• The roles will involve managing a varied caseload, providing clear, practical and empathetic legal advice, preparing documents and tax returns, and guiding clients and their families through what can be a sensitive and difficult time.

The Candidate

• 1-6 years’ PQE gained within a recognised Private Client practice
• Experience in wills, probate and estate administration, trusts, tax planning or a combination of these
• Strong knowledge of relevant private client law, tax and procedures
• Excellent communication, drafting and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work to deadlines
• A client-focused approach, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy
• A proactive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for developing within a Private Client team

For a confidential discussion, please contact Harry at Eclectic Recruitment.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.