Job Description

Private Client Solicitor (3-5 years PQE)

Location: Shirley

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

Experience: 3 to 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you are a Private Client Solicitor who wants high-quality work, meaningful client relationships and clear progression, this is a strong opportunity to join a well-established Private Client team.

Our client is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor (3 to 5 years’ PQE, or equivalent) to support a broad and varied caseload across both contentious and non-contentious private client matters. You will be trusted with real responsibility from day one, with support from experienced colleagues in a collaborative, commercially minded environment.

This role offers a genuine platform to develop your expertise and build long-term client relationships. You will work with a diverse client base and play a visible part in the continued growth of the team, including supporting business development and community engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection

• Managing probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to completion

• Drafting wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and related documentation

• Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on duties and responsibilities

• Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters

• Advising on trust creation, administration and succession planning

• Supporting later-life planning, including care fee considerations and capacity issues

• Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts

• Delivering clear, practical, client-focused advice tailored to individual circumstances

• Supporting business development through networking and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX or equivalent) with private client experience in a UK law firm

• Around 3 to 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)

• Good working knowledge of wills, trusts, estate administration, LPAs and Court of Protection matters

• STEP qualification is desirable but not essential

• Confident managing a mixed private client caseload

• Strong attention to detail and a client-first approach

• Self-motivated, collaborative and comfortable building trusted relationships

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000

• Generous annual leave and an additional half-day holiday for birthdays

• Closure between Christmas and New Year

• Smart, hybrid and flexible working

• Generous pension contributions, including salary exchange/sacrifice

• Discretionary bonus scheme and access to larger/tax-free bonuses where appropriate

• Private healthcare, with discounted family cover options, and/or health and wellbeing support

• Gym membership

• Death-in-service/life assurance

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Home-working equipment allowance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Discounted legal services

• Annual eye-test contribution

• Social events, including end-of-month drinks, Christmas parties, summer events and other team activities

• CSR, fundraising, volunteering and community activities

• Weekly fruit and refreshments

• Structured induction, departmental training plans, regular reviews, external training and clear career progression

Working Arrangements

Full-time role based in Shirley, with hybrid and flexible working options considered.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.