Private Client Solicitor

Position Title: Private Client Solicitor
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire 
Salary: £40,000+ 
Reference: BH-37153
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent

About The Firm:

My client is a highly respected law firm (Legal 500) with a rich heritage spanning 170 years, operating across multiple offices in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Known for their outstanding reputation and commitment to excellence, they offer a collaborative and supportive environment with ample opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor to join a thriving and experienced team. Reporting directly to the Head of Private Client, the successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE, specialising in wills, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, and related private client matters. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on wills, estate planning, trusts, tax issues, powers of attorney, estate administration, and inheritance matters.
• Managing incoming instructions and supporting the wider team.
• Conducting client meetings at various locations including homes, nursing homes, and hospitals.
• Building strong relationships with clients and local professionals.
• Drafting legal documentation and correspondence accurately.
• Managing client billing effectively.
• Utilising case management software daily.
• Participating in marketing events and contributing to the firm's business development activities.

Requirements:

• 3-8+ years PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong expertise in estate planning, will preparation, and powers of attorney.
• Experience handling taxable estates and trust administration.
• Ability to draft complex legal documents with high accuracy.
• STEP membership is essential; Association of Lifetime Lawyers membership is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Word and willingness to learn case management systems.

The Benefits & How to Apply:

• Competitive salary and enhanced annual leave.
• BUPA private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Supportive mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Significant career progression and development opportunities.

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Person: Shabir Jiza
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