New Job Opening: Private Client Solicitor in London, UK

Private Client Solicitor (5 PQE)

Salary: £65,000–£80,000 DOE 

Location: East London

High-quality caseload + clear progression

The Role (Private Client)

• Estate administration (probate and intestacy)


• Applications for Grants of Representation


• Inheritance Tax returns and related HMRC matters


• Will drafting


• Lasting Powers of Attorney (Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare)


• Court of Protection / deputyship matters (ideal if you have this already)

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a consistently high standard of client care, with sensitivity and discretion


• Drafting and reviewing private client documents with strong technical accuracy


• Running matters end-to-end and managing deadlines across a busy caseload


• Liaising with third parties including HMRC, financial institutions, and other solicitors


• Keeping up to date with relevant legislative changes and applying best practice


• Advising on tax and estate planning considerations where appropriate

Requirements (5 PQE Focus)

• Around 5 years’ PQE in UK private client work


• Strong hands-on experience in:
  
  
  
  • Probate and intestacy estates
  
  
  • Wills and LPAs
  
  
  • IHT returns / estate tax issues
  
  
  
  


• Confidence in a client-facing role (clear communicator, professional, proactive)


• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent with substantial UK private client experience)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000–£80,000 depending on experience (aligned to 5 PQE private client market in East London)


• Permanent, full-time position


• Established firm and stable caseload


• Career progression: opportunity to develop towards senior fee-earner / supervisory responsibility as the department grows


• Working arrangements and additional benefits to be confirmed at shortlist/interview stage (and can be tailored based on your expectations)

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