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Private Client Solicitor - 3-6yrs PQE - St.Albans

St Albans Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in St. Albans. Working within a thriving private wealth team, you will advise a broad range of high-net-worth clients, families, business owners and entrepreneurs on complex matters while benefiting from excellent career progression and hybrid working.
  • Join a thriving private client team
  • Genuine progression with outstanding training

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected regional law firm with a longstanding reputation for delivering exceptional client service across private wealth, commercial and personal legal matters. The firm is known for its strong culture of inclusion, investment in employee development and dedication to maintaining the highest professional standards.

The private client team has built an enviable reputation for advising high-net-worth clients, families, entrepreneurs and business owners across the UK. With a significant proportion of work generated through referrals and repeat instructions, the team enjoys access to high-quality, complex matters while maintaining a people-focused working environment.

The firm offers a modern approach to legal practice, combining traditional client care values with flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training opportunities and clear pathways for career progression.

Job Description

  • Managing a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, estate administration and inheritance tax planning.
  • Handling matters relating to wills, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection issues and vulnerable client affairs.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, professional referrers and financial advisers.
  • Working closely with colleagues across private wealth, property, corporate and employment teams to deliver a seamless client experience.

The Successful Applicant

  • A solicitor or equivalent with at least 4 years' PQE in Private Client law.
  • Experienced in advising on wills, probate, estate administration, tax planning and wills.
  • Able to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
  • Commercially aware with excellent client relationship and business development skills.
  • Strong communication with dedicated drafting and technical abilities.
  • A team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues and clients.
  • STEP, SFE or other relevant private client accreditations would be advantages.

What's on Offer

  • Salary varied on experience.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Exposure to high-quality and complex private client matters.
  • Structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
  • Clear progression opportunities within an established and growing team.
  • Strong reliability from experienced partners and senior lawyers.
  • Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in areas such as wills, estate planning and Court of Protection work.
Contact
Sophie Greenaway
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7114800
Phone number
+441189337048

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Private Client
Sector
Business Services
Where
St Albans
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sophie Greenaway
Consultant phone
+441189337048
Job reference
JN-092026-7114800