Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Eclectic Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Advise high-net-worth clients on estate and tax planning, drafting wills and trusts.
  • Company: A respected law firm with a focus on private wealth and client care.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Opportunity to supervise junior members and contribute to business development.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in private client law.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE and strong expertise in private client matters.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

We are working with a highly regarded and expanding law firm seeking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their established Private Wealth team. This is a senior opportunity offering high-quality, technically complex work across both a London hub and Thames Valley office. This position would suit a solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE who thrives on handling sophisticated matters, enjoys autonomy, and is motivated to contribute to the strategic growth and market presence of a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advising on complex estate and tax planning for high-net-worth and internationally mobile clients
  • Drafting wills, LPAs, trusts, and structuring cross-border wealth arrangements
  • Supporting business owners with succession planning, governance, and wealth preservation
  • Collaborating with corporate teams on restructures, exits, and shareholder matters
  • Supervising junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in private client work
  • Strong technical expertise in wills, trusts, tax, and estate planning
  • Experience handling high-value or multi-jurisdictional matters independently
  • Commercially aware with strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
  • STEP and/or CTA qualification preferred

If you are looking to take the next step in your private client career within a progressive and well-respected firm, please apply now or get in touch with Megan for more information. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful or the role has been filled. If you would like to explore other opportunities, please feel free to contact our team.

Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE) employer: Eclectic Recruitment Ltd

Join a highly regarded law firm in London that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on professional development, this firm offers extensive growth opportunities for solicitors, allowing you to handle sophisticated matters while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model. Be part of a dynamic team that is committed to excellence and innovation in private client services.

Eclectic Recruitment Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Private Client Law
Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Wills Drafting
Trusts Management
Cross-Border Wealth Structuring
Succession Planning