New Job Opening: Solicitor - Private Wealth in Lymington, UK

Job Description

Private Wealth Solicitor

Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 + 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 (£2m–£20m 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 We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (England & Wales)


• 1–4 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

• £45,000 – £65,000 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: [email protected]

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.