Private Client Lawyer

Opportunity: Private Client Solicitor

Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: Up to £85,000 (DOE)

A highly regarded law firm in Gloucestershire is seeking a skilled Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a genuine interest in working closely with individuals and families, offering thoughtful and practical legal support at key moments in life.

You'll be working across a varied caseload including wills, trusts, probate, inheritance tax planning and Court of Protection matters. The role offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration, with a strong pipeline of work, excellent admin support, and clear performance targets that are fair and achievable.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Advising on and drafting Wills, Trusts, and LPAs
• Handling probate and estate administration from start to finish
• Advising clients on capacity issues, including deputyship applications and Court of Protection matters
• Managing client relationships with empathy and professionalism
• Supporting the wider team on complex or high-value matters
• Engaging in business development to strengthen the department's profile

What We Are Looking For:

• A qualified solicitor or lawyer with 2+ years' PQE in private client work (NQ lawyers with pre-qualified experience are welcome to apply)
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts, and tax
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A confident communicator who builds rapport easily
• Someone who takes pride in delivering a personal, client-focused service

Why Join This Firm?

This is a long-standing firm with strong roots in the local community and a reputation for quality and care. The environment is open, forward-thinking and supportive - a place where people enjoy coming to work. You'll benefit from a balanced workload, approachable leadership and plenty of scope to develop professionally.

To arrange a confidential chat or find out more, get in touch or apply today!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.