Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor

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Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire
Salary: £80-120K plus excellent benefits package
About the Opportunity
Our client is a specialist boutique law firm advising a loyal and longstanding client base, primarily made up of farming families, land-owning individuals, rural clients, and complex private estates .
The firm is growing strongly and is keen to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor who would like to play an important part in that continued growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys high-quality private client work, values strong long-term client relationships, and is looking for a role offering autonomy, progression, and genuine influence within a highly regarded specialist practice.
Key Requirements
You will be a qualified and experienced Private Client Solicitor with a strong technical understanding of private client law and the confidence to manage a varied caseload independently. You will bring:
Qualified Solicitor status with a current practising certificate in England and Wales
2+ years PQE in private client work
Strong knowledge of wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, estate planning, and tax planning
Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently and accurately
Experience advising farming, rural, land-owning, high-net-worth, or complex estate clients would be highly desirable
Strong drafting skills across wills, trusts, LPAs, estate administration, and related private client matters
Excellent client care skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and sensitively
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Proficiency with legal technology, case management systems, and Microsoft Office
A collaborative, professional, and proactive approach
Role & Responsibilities
As a Private Client Solicitor , you will play a central role within the firms specialist private client practice, managing matters from initial instruction through to completion. xwzovoh Your responsibilities will include:
Managing a broad caseload of private client matters
Advising on wills, estate planning, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, and tax planning
Supporting clients with clear, practical, and tailored legal advice
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, often across generations
Working with farming families, land-owning clients, and complex private estates
Drafting legal documents with accuracy, care, and attention to detail
Collaborating with colleagues to deliver a seamless client service
Staying up to date with legislative and regulatory changes affecting private client law
Supervising or mentoring paralegals and trainees where appropriate
Ensuring full compliance with all professional and regulatory obligations
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing boutique specialist firm with a high-quality client base and a strong reputation in private client law. The role offers:
£80-120K salary depending on experience
Excellent benefits package
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Supportive and collegiate working culture
High-quality, complex private client work
Autonomy and flexibility in managing your caseload
Clear opportunities for career development and progression
Support for professional development, including funding for qualifications such as STEP
Flexible working arrangements where appropriate