Job title: Private Client Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 1 Year PQE Senior Associate / Solicitor Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £55,000.00
Location: Maidstone, UK
Job published: 2025-10-10
Job ID: 46157
Contact name: Mara Watson
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: m.watson@h-fts.com

Job Description

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £55,000-£80,000

Opportunity Overview

Are you a passionate Private Client Solicitor looking to take your legal career to the next level? Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading legal practice to offer an exceptional opportunity for a talented legal professional.

Role Highlights

  • Location: Maidstone, Kent
  • Experience: Minimum 1 Year Post Qualification Experience (PQE)
  • Salary Range: £55,000 - £80,000 per annum

Why This Role Matters

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives during their most sensitive legal moments. You'll be supporting individuals and families through complex legal transitions, providing expert guidance and compassionate support.

Key Responsibilities

Your expertise will be critical in managing a diverse and complex caseload, including:
 
Strategic Legal Documentation
  • Drafting intricate Wills and Trust documents
  • Preparing comprehensive Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
  • Developing precise trust and estate documentation
Estate Management
  • Administering complex estates and probate matters
  • Providing expert inheritance tax planning advice
  • Conducting detailed risk assessments and client consultations
Client Care
  • Delivering empathetic guidance on sensitive legal matters
  • Advising on elderly client care and asset protection strategies
  • Maintaining the highest standards of client communication
Professional Excellence
  • Working independently with senior support available
  • Contributing to team efficiency and collaborative environment
  • Preparing legal documentation with exceptional precision

Essential Requirements: Solicitor qualification with minimum 1 year PQE in Private Client law

  • Technical Expertise:
    • In-depth knowledge of:
      • Wills and Trusts
      • Lasting Powers of Attorney
      • Probate and Estate Administration
      • Inheritance Tax Planning
      • Court of Protection matters
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills
  • Proven ability to manage complex, varied caseloads
  • Outstanding professional communication skills
  • Proven experience in drafting complex legal documents
  • Deep understanding of vulnerable client care and ethical considerations
  • Proficiency in legal case management software

What's on offer

  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Senior mentorship and professional guidance
  • Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Rapid career progression opportunities
  • Continuous professional development support
  • Exposure to complex and challenging private client work

Application Process

Ready to take the next step in your legal career?
Submit the following to Mara Watson:
  • Comprehensive, up-to-date CV
  • Concise covering letter explaining your passion for Private Client law
Contact: Mara Watson Senior Recruitment Consultant Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Email: M.watson@h-fts.com Tel: 0333 996 2882
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