Private Client Solicitor/FCilex – Full Time / Part Time (Buckingham)
We are seeking a committed and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our well‑established and busy Private Client team. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Tax Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, preparing and executing Wills and Codicils.
- Advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
- Handling Probate applications, Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration, and full estate administration.
- Advising on and administering Trusts, including lifetime trusts and post‑death arrangements.
- Providing inheritance tax, capital gains tax and general estate planning advice.
- Supporting and advising elderly clients in a sensitive and professional manner.
- Maintaining excellent client care and communication, ensuring all work complies with regulatory and firm standards.
- Contributing to business development initiatives and maintaining strong referrer relationships.
Candidate Attributes
- Qualified Solicitor (ideally 5+ PQE) or CILEX Fellows.
- Experience across a broad range of Private Client matters including Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts.
- STEP qualification beneficial but not essential.
- Experience of HNW clients.
- Strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and a client‑focused approach.
- Ability to manage an independent caseload with minimal supervision.
- Ability to support junior members of the team with training needs.
- Work within a respected local office with the backing of a wider, modern law firm.
- 26 days paid holiday per year.
- Private medical insurance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 26 days holiday per year.
- Private medical insurance.
- Death in service.
- Employee health insurance.
- Discounted membership for family members.
- Discounted conveyancing and legal services (e.g., wills and family trusts).
- A pension scheme with employer contributions of 4%.
- Flexible working as standard.
Location
Buckingham (Chandler Ray Solicitors Office)
Working Hours
This is a Full Time role. Part Time would be considered.
Application
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role to torecruitment@healdlaw.com.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and value individuals for their skills, potential and what they can bring to the firm.
