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Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 75,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Private Client Solicitor
Location: West End, London
Salary: (DOE – flexible remuneration structures available)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hybrid Working: Yes – 3 days in-office
Overview:
I’m working with a long-established, full-service firm based in the heart of London’s West End, where they’ve been a cornerstone of the local legal community for over 40 years. The firm is now seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor (7+ PQE) to step into a key strategic role within their growing department.
This isn’t just another fee-earner role – it’s a senior position with real influence, visibility, and clear succession planning in place. You’ll be working closely with the current Head of Department, with a view to stepping into a leadership position over the next 3–5 years. Partnership is firmly on the table for the right candidate.
The Role:
You’ll take on an existing, high-quality caseload made up of HNW and ultra-HNW individuals, both UK-based and international. The work spans complex estate administration, succession planning, wills, trusts, probate, and cross-border matters – no volume churn here, just interesting, varied work for long-standing clients.
The successful hire will be expected to manage files independently, build trusted relationships, contribute commercially to the department’s performance, and support junior colleagues where needed.
Key Responsibilities:
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Handle a broad caseload of wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, estate planning, and estate administration
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Advise on complex and high-value estates, including those with international elements
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Liaise directly with HNW clients, intermediaries, and other departments within the firm
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Contribute to business development and client retention through excellent service
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Work alongside the Head of Department in planning for succession and departmental growth
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Provide guidance and mentoring to junior fee-earners or support staff where required
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Maintain compliance with all SRA and firm procedures
About You:
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Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with 7+ years’ PQE in Private Client
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STEP qualified (or close to qualification), although strong candidates without this will still be considered
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Experienced in handling complex estates, tax-efficient planning, and international matters
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Able to manage files with autonomy and confidence
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A relationship-builder – commercially minded, personable, and professional
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Ambitious and open to stepping into a future leadership or partnership role
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Comfortable working within a hybrid structure (3 days in-office, 2 from home)
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive salary for senior candidates
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Flexibility around remuneration – either strong fixed salary or incentivised billing structure
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A strategic seat at the table with a clear route to partnership within 3–5 years
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Established caseload of HNW and international clients ready to inherit
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Longstanding, reputable firm with low turnover and an excellent internal culture
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Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
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Collaborative environment without bureaucracy or rigid hierarchy
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Beautiful West End offices in a desirable, central location
Why This Role?
If you’re a senior private client solicitor who’s quietly considering your next step – whether that’s more autonomy, a route to partnership, or just higher-value, more interesting work – this role could be the right fit at exactly the right time.
It’s a chance to take a genuine step up, backed by a firm that believes in long-term development, flexible working, and people-first leadership.
How to Apply:
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