Job Description

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000+ DOE

Are you a Private Client Solicitor seeking high levels of autonomy, genuine client-facing relationships, and strong career progression within a respected, people-focused Kent practice? Our client is a highly regarded regional law firm with deep roots in Maidstone and the surrounding areas. Renowned for their technical excellence, exceptional client care, and supportive working environment, they are seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor (c. 3+ years PQE) to join their established department. Offering a genuine work-life balance, hybrid working options, and direct exposure to a loyal, high-quality client portfolio, this position provides an ideal platform to elevate your standing within private client law.

The Opportunity

In this key role, you will take full ownership of a varied private client caseload, advising individuals, families, and business owners across Maidstone and the wider Kent region. Working alongside experienced partners, you will manage end-to-end administration for estates, draft complex wills, and structure wealth preservation plans. Designed for a client-focused practitioner who enjoys building long-term relationships, this role combines high autonomy with collaborative partner support, flexible hybrid working, and clear long-term promotion pathways within a growing practice.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with approximately 3+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) specialising in Private Client law within a recognised UK practice. STEP or Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) accreditation is highly advantageous.

• Caseload Management: Full end-to-end management of a diverse private client caseload, including Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Probate and complex Estate Administration, Declarations of Trust, and succession planning.

• Client Care & Vulnerable Clients: Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience advising elderly and vulnerable clients, conducting meetings in the office, at home, or in healthcare settings when required.

• Local Engagement & Mobility: Strong desire to build contacts and nurture relationships across Maidstone and surrounding villages. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential for client visits.

• Commercial Mindset: Ability to identify cross-referral opportunities across the firm’s complementary practice areas (such as Residential Property and Corporate/Commercial).

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £50,000 – £65,000 base compensation per annum (commensurate with PQE depth, market experience, and technical skill set).

• Agile & Hybrid Working: Modern hybrid working arrangements providing flexibility between home and the firm’s central Maidstone office.

• Work-Life Balance & Leave: Generous annual leave entitlement plus statutory bank holidays, encouraging a healthy work-life blend.

• Pension & Professional Development: Auto-enrolment pension scheme, paid professional subscriptions, and fully funded ongoing training/qualifications (including support for STEP/SFE completion).

• Environment & Progression: A friendly, non-hierarchical culture with structured career progression opportunities toward Senior Associate level.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

• Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared with prospective employers without prior express consent.