Role
A Private Client Solicitor (Legal Director) is sought by a respected Hertfordshire firm to lead on intricate trusts, tax, and estate planning for high-net-worth clients. This full-time, hybrid role offers a salary between £75,000 and £100,000, dependent on experience. Based in Hertfordshire, this position suits a solicitor ready to operate at a senior level within a supportive environment.
The Role
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established Private Client team at Legal Director level. You will advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on a broad range of complex private client matters, with a particular emphasis on trusts, tax, and succession planning. Your workload will include advising on lifetime and succession planning, drafting trust structures and deeds of variation, acting as a professional Trustee, providing strategic advice on inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning, and working closely with financial advisers and tax specialists to deliver bespoke solutions. Alongside managing key client relationships, you will play an important role in the continued growth of the team through mentoring junior lawyers and supporting business development initiatives.
The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with at least 10 years\' PQE and extensive experience in private client work, particularly trusts, tax, and estate planning. STEP qualification is preferred. You will possess exceptional technical knowledge, strong drafting and analytical skills, and the ability to provide commercially and personally sensitive advice to high-net-worth clients. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a proven ability to build and maintain long-term client and referrer relationships.
The Firm
This highly regarded firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering specialist private client advice to individuals, families, and business owners. With a collaborative culture, high-quality work, and a genuine commitment to supporting career progression, the firm offers an excellent platform for experienced lawyers looking to make a significant impact while enjoying long-term career development.
The Package
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, together with flexible working, high-quality private client work, genuine career progression, mentoring and leadership opportunities, a collaborative and inclusive culture, excellent work-life balance, and long-term professional development.
Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 DOE; Location: Hertfordshire; Job type: Full-time, hybrid.
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Private Client Solicitor (Legal Director) employer: JAM Recruitment Ltd
At JAM Recruitment Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and development of our team members. Located in Birmingham, we offer a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive salaries and hybrid working options. With a strong focus on career progression, our employees are empowered to take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in the field of personal injury law.
