Private Client Solicitor
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Job Location:
Buntingford - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Private Client Solicitor
Salary:
Location: North Hertfordshire Area
Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to build a rewarding career with a prestigious Top UK law firm that truly values work-life balance and professional development
This is your opportunity to join an established practice with years of heritage serving a diverse and loyal client base including high-net-worth individuals farming families and landed estates.
About Our Client
Our client is a forward-thinking Top 200 UK law firm with an extensive network oflegal professionals across six offices. Our client have evolved from a traditional family firm into a modern innovative legal service provider whilst maintaining their strong community roots and commitment to exceptional client care.
They serve individuals businesses professional partnerships charities schools multi-academy trusts and national corporationswith a clear vision to be the firm of choice for exceptional service quality of life and responsible business practices.
The Opportunity
As a Private Client Solicitor you will manage your own diverse caseload whilst receiving appropriate supervision and mentorship. This role offers genuine autonomy exposure to high-quality work and the chance to develop lasting client relationshipsparticularly with clients from agricultural and farming backgrounds.
Youll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation professional growth and delivering cost-efficient legal services through the latest technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a mixed caseloadof private client matters including wills trusts tax planning probate and estate administration
- Provide high-quality proactive legal advicetailored to each clients unique circumstances
- Build and maintain strong client relationships anticipating their needs and delivering exceptional service
- Achieve fee targetsand contribute to the teams overall success
- Utilise technologyto deliver cost-efficient and innovative legal solutions
- Enhance the firms reputationthrough active participation in professional and community activities
- Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Solicitorin England and Wales with13 years PQEin Private Client law
- Law degree LPC completion and two-year training contract(or GDL conversion LPC and training contract)
- Alternativelyrelevant CILEX qualificationwith equivalent experience
- Proven track recordin handling complex private client cases including wills trusts probate and tax planning
- Strong technical knowledgeof inheritance tax capital gains tax and trust taxation
- Excellent client care skillswith the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly
- Strong organisational abilitiesand attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and ability to work towards fee targets
Desirable Skills
- Interest or experience in agricultural lawand working with farming families/landed estates
- Knowledge ofCourt of Protectionmatters
- Experience withcase management systems and legal technology platforms
Whats On Offer
Competitive Salary: (dependent on experience)
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Discretionary bonus schemebased on performance
- Generous annual leaveentitlement plus yourbirthday off
- Permanent health insurancefor peace of mind
- Wellness programsand dedicatedmental health support
- Extensive professional developmentand training programs with clear career progression
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangementsto support work-life balance
- Pension schemewith employer contributions
- Inclusive and collaborative culturewith regular team and firm-wide events
- Modern office environmentin North Hertfordshire with excellent transport links
Contract Type: Permanent full-time
Location: North Hertfordshire (with hybrid working options)
Why Join This Firm
Career Development: Clear progression pathways with investment in your professional growth
Quality Work: Diverse high-quality caseload with interesting agricultural and landed estate clients
Work-Life Balance: Genuine commitment to flexible working and employee wellbeing
Reputation: Join a respected Top UK firm with over a century of excellence
Culture: Inclusive supportive environment where your contributions are valued
Quality Work: Diverse high-quality caseload with interesting agricultural and landed estate clients
Work-Life Balance: Genuine commitment to flexible working and employee wellbeing
Reputation: Join a respected Top UK firm with over a century of excellence
Culture: Inclusive supportive environment where your contributions are valued
Next Steps
If youre a Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that invests in its people wed love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact:
Mara Watson
Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment practices and will only submit your CV to clients with your express written consent.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Algebra
- Legal Counsel
- Mediation Experience
- Tribal Law
- Legal Research
- Telemarketing
- Training & Development
- Geometry
- Child Protective Services
- negotiation
