Private Client Solicitor
London – Salary negotiable based on experience
A well-established, legal 500 law firm is seeking a full-time Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team and play a key role in the department’s continued expansion.The role involves managing a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, Court of Protection, trusts, and complex tax matters. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to contribute to business development and client relationship building.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE
- Experience in private client work, including probate, trusts, tax, wills, and deputyships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritise workloads
- Confident IT skills and experience using case management systems
- A collaborative team player with drive to develop and progress
- Performance-related bonus
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service) plus birthday off
- Hybrid working
- Strong career development and training support
- Health cashback plan and wellbeing initiatives
Leah Ellson is an Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. She now works in the Dubai office, specialising in placing legal professionals across the region. Leah works with leading firms, ranging from boutique to top-tier Legal 500. She holds a Criminology degree from Chester University and brings 6 years of experience in sales and recruitment roles. Leah excels at developing strong professional relationships and consistently hitting targets. In her spare time, she enjoys going out for food, friends, and family, and staying fit by hitting the gym.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Wills & Probate Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: Salary negotiable based on experience
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1309605
