Job title: Private Client Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 5 Year PQE Senior Associate / Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £75,000.00
Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Job published: 2026-09-08
Job ID: 68071
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Location: Milton Keynes Area

Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + Benefits

 

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking to elevate your career with a well-established, highly regarded firm in the Milton Keynes region? Our client is a progressive, client-focused practice seeking a talented senior fee earner to join their flourishing Private Client team. Offering high-quality work, exposure to high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, and a clear path for professional advancement, this is an outstanding platform for a practitioner who thrives in a collaborative, modern environment.

 

The Opportunity

In this key role, you will manage a varied, technical private client caseload covering estate planning, complex trusts, probate, and tax strategy. Working alongside respected partners, you will serve as a trusted advisor to families, business owners, and HNW individuals across the region. With hands-on file autonomy, modern case management systems, and firm-wide support for continued learning (including STEP qualification funding), this role balances professional freedom with a structured route toward long-term leadership.

 

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

  • Qualifications & Background: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with 5+ years PQE in UK private practice.

  • Technical Expertise: Comprehensive handling of complex wills, LPAs, probate, estate administration, and trust creation/administration.

  • Tax & Estate Planning: Strong knowledge of Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and wealth protection strategies for HNW estates. STEP qualification is desirable but not essential.

  • Client Care & Practice Development: Outstanding communication skills, an empathetic client-facing manner, and a proactive approach to maintaining local referrer networks.

 

Package & Benefits

  • Base Salary: £55,000 – £75,000+ dependent on experience level and proven track record.

  • Health & Balance: Private medical insurance alongside supportive hybrid and flexible working options.

  • Time Off & Retirement: 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, company pension scheme, and a culture that actively promotes work-life balance.

  • Progression & Culture: Transparent pathways for career advancement, ongoing funded training, and a warm, inclusive working environment.

 

How to Apply

 

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.