Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE)
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + Bonus
Location: Surrey | High-Quality Caseload & Career Progression
Make a Meaningful Impact in a Trusted Private Client Team
Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Surrey, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join their respected team based in Dorking.
This is an excellent opportunity to handle a broad, high-quality caseload, working with a loyal client base while benefiting from a supportive, collaborative culture and clear career progression. The role is particularly suited to a solicitor who values long-term client relationships and delivering sensitive, high-calibre advice.
The Role – Trusted Adviser Across a Broad Private Client Caseload
You will take ownership of your own files while contributing to the continued development of the private client department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on a wide range private client matters, including:
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Trusts and inheritance tax planning
- Manage a full caseload independently, from initial instruction through to completion
- Draft and prepare wills, LPAs, trust deeds, and related documentation
- Oversee estate administration, including:
- Applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
- Liaising with HMRC on inheritance tax matters
- Distribution of estate assets
- Deliver clear, empathetic and practical advice to clients, often in sensitive circumstances
- Ensure compliance with SRA regulations and AML requirements
- Maintain accurate and organised case management and file records
- Engage in ongoing professional development and stay abreast of legal updates
Candidate Profile – Skills & Experience Required
We are seeking a personable and technically proficient legal professional:
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)
- Minimum 5 years’ PQE in private client work within a UK law firm (essential)
- Proven experience managing wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, and estate planning matters
- Strong understanding of inheritance tax and estate administration processes
- Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships
- High levels of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
- A compassionate, professional approach with strong ethical standards
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (£55,000 – £75,000 DOE)
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Generous annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training, CPD, and professional development support
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing team
- Opportunity to work on a high-quality and varied caseload
- Supportive, team-oriented working environment
- Modern office
Career Progression
This role offers genuine opportunities for progression, with scope to develop into a senior position within the department. You will be supported in building your expertise, client base, and professional profile.
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Private Client Solicitor / Senior Associate in Dorking employer: Vincere
Vincere is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the firm provides a genuine partnership platform and opportunities for cross-firm collaboration, ensuring that you can develop your career while making a significant impact in the M&A sector. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values high-quality, commercially focused advice and fosters meaningful client relationships.
