Job Description
Private Client Solicitor (3–6+ PQE)
Salary: £50,000–£70,000 DOE
Location: (East London/Essex border)
High-trust caseload with real autonomy
Our client is a well-established firm with a steady flow of private client work and a genuinely adult, high-trust culture. They are looking to add an experienced Private Client Solicitor who can run matters with minimal supervision, progress files confidently, and provide a calm, professional service to clients at important life moments.
The Opportunity
This is a broad private client role covering the core areas of wills, probate and estate administration, and powers of attorney. You’ll join an existing team of fee earners, but the key requirement is that you can manage your own workload end-to-end without needing sign-off at every stage.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of wills, probate and estate administration
- Advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Handling matters from instruction through to completion with strong attention to detail
- Delivering clear, practical advice and maintaining excellent client care standards
- Keeping accurate file notes and progressing matters proactively
What Our Client Is Looking For
- 3–6+ years’ PQE as a Private Client Solicitor (or equivalent experience)
- UK private practice experience running a private client caseload with confidence
- Strong technical grounding in:
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- LPAs
- Ability to work self-sufficiently, prioritise effectively, and progress matters without constant oversight
- A professional, client-focused approach with strong written and verbal communication
Location & Working Arrangement
- East London/Essex border
- Working arrangement to be confirmed, but the role is suited to someone who values being close to the local client base and able to collaborate with the wider team as needed.
Salary & Benefits
- £50,000–£70,000+ per annum (DOE)
Additional benefits are expected to include a package beyond hybrid working. Typical benefits at this level may include:
- Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (with potential increases for service)
- Pension contribution
- Support with professional development and training
- Clear progression opportunities as the team continues to grow
- A stable pipeline of work and a role designed around autonomy and trust
Interested? Let’s Talk
If you’re a Private Client Solicitor looking for a role where you can be trusted to run your caseload properly, with a supportive team around you, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will never share your CV or details with our client without your prior consent.