NQ Solicitor Private Client

What can you expect

We are seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our highly regarded Private Client team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals families trustees and charities on a broad range of private client matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising UK and non-UK domiciled individuals on estate planning wills trusts and tax matters.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex Court of Protection and Deputyship work.
• Drafting legal documents including wills powers of attorney and trust deeds.
• Liaising with clients counsel and external advisors with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Conducting legal research and preparing client briefings.
• Assisting with business development and marketing initiatives.

Experience and Knowledge

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ level).
• Completed a training seat in Private Client or a closely related area.
• Strong academic background and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine interest in private client work and a commitment to client care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage tasks independently.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to practice development.

Inclusiveness and Diversity

At Fieldfisher led by the social model of disability we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.

Should you have any accessibility requirements please contact a member of Fieldfishers Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

For accessibility information on our London offices please visit our website:

can we offer you

Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfishers benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance life assurance & income protection flexi-gym discounts season ticket loans bike-to-work loans electric vehicle scheme and much more.

Fieldfisher HQis based in the vibrant and thriving City of London which has something for everyone. Offering excellent commuter links based a 5-minute walk away from Monument and Bank tube stations. Views overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge from our 9th floor terrace open plan workspaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie hybrid working and hot-desking discounted coffee in our on-site cafe bike storage shower facilities and much more.

We have diverse teams made up of our Partners Lawyers and Business Services Professionals collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients working across our many different sectors and practice areas.

We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in including quiz nights book club choir firm-funded yoga fitness challenges football teams and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself!

Culture & personal development

Were a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we dont believe in squashing peoples individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. Thats why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.

Well give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether thats through allowing you to access all areas across the firm funding you through training for professional development qualifications or making sure youhave a structured career plan well make sure your talents are being nurtured.

How to apply

Enter your email address on the job advert and press the apply now button to submit your CV and to start your application.

Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London we are spreading across addition to UK China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria Belgium France Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Poland and Spain.

With 1800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture but you will find a homely family feel even in the largest offices.

Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A finance real estate energy and natural resources technology and life sciences.

We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms pharmaceutical and life sciences companies energy suppliers infrastructure companies global banks and financial institutions.

We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.