At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on wills, estate planning, and manage probate matters.
- Company: Join a supportive law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear progression opportunities, and recognition for your work.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with high-quality work and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in clients' lives while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years PQE or CILEX in Private Client Law required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 3‑5 years PQE, CILEX or a similar qualification to join our Private Client team in Shirley. In this role you will advise a diverse client base across a broad range of contentious and non‑contentious Private Client matters, taking on real responsibility from day one in a collaborative, commercially focused environment.
The opportunity:
- Manage a full, mixed caseload of private client matters, including:
- Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection matters.
- Managing probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to completion.
- Drafting wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and other private client documentation.
- Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on their duties and responsibilities.
- Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters.
- Providing advice on trust creation, administration and succession planning.
- Assisting clients with later‑life planning, including care fee considerations and capacity issues.
- Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
- Delivering practical, client‑focused legal advice tailored to individual circumstances.
- Supporting business development activity through networking, relationship building and community engagement initiatives.
About you:
- 3–5 years PQE, CILEX or similar in Private Client Law within a UK law firm.
- Good knowledge of trusts, administration of estates, wills, powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications.
- Ability to manage a full, mixed caseload of private client matters.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Self‑motivation and a track record of providing excellent client service.
What you’ll find at Syds:
- High‑quality work with an established client base.
- A collaborative and approachable culture.
- Clear progression opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- A firm where your work is seen and your career is supported.
Private Client Solicitor employer: Sydney Mitchell LLP
Sydney Mitchell LLP is an excellent employer for Private Client Solicitors, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Located in Shirley, the firm provides high-quality work in a collaborative environment, along with clear progression opportunities that empower solicitors to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in clients' lives.
