Solicitor Private Wealth

Job Description

Private Wealth Solicitor

Salary: Bonus

Location: Lymington

HNW Client Work & Genuine Career Development

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to build your career within a highly respected Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked Private Wealth team This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth individuals on meaningful complex matters while benefiting from strong mentorship high-quality work and clear progression opportunities.

Our client is known for delivering a personalised empathetic and technically excellent service to HNW individuals and families with a strong reputation across the South Coast for trusted long-term client relationships.

The Role: High-Quality Private Wealth Advisory Work

As a Private Wealth Solicitor you will manage a varied caseload and develop your expertise across the full spectrum of private client matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing your own caseload of Wills trusts and estate planning matters
• Advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
• Handling estate administration including complex and taxable estates
• Supporting clients with Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning
• Advising on the creation administration and winding up of trusts
• Building strong long-term client relationships with HNW individuals (2m20m assets)
• Supporting junior colleagues including trainees and paralegals
• Contributing to marketing and business development activity

Team & Environment

You will join a highly regarded Lymington-based Private Wealth team part of a wider Legal 500 and Chambers-recognised practice.

The team offers:

• A supportive collaborative environment with strong mentorship
• Access to high-quality HNW private client work from day one
• A culture built on trust empathy and technical excellence
• Strong support from experienced partners and legal support teams
• Opportunities to work with multi-generational family clients

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (England & Wales)
• 14 years PQE in Private Client / Private Wealth law
• Experience managing your own private client caseload
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Wills and estate planning
  • Trusts and estate administration
  • IHT and CGT planning
  • LPAs
• Excellent communication and client care skills particularly with sensitive matters
• Ability to manage workload independently and efficiently

Desirable:

• Experience working with HNW clients or complex estates
• Interest in business development and networking
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members

Personal attributes:

• Empathetic and client-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Collaborative and proactive mindset
• Genuine passion for private client work

Career Progression

• Clear pathway to Senior Associate level and beyond
• Regular exposure to high-value and complex HNW matters
• Structured mentoring and professional development support
• Opportunity to build a strong personal and professional client profile

Salary & Benefits

• base salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Structured training and development programme
• Flexible working options including part-time consideration
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and wellbeing

Location & Working Arrangements

• Lymington-based role
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Full-time or part-time options available

Next Steps

To discuss this opportunity in confidence please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email:

Alternatively apply now for further details and a confidential conversation.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.