Private Client Solicitor 3-5PQE

About the Firm
We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Somerset, known for providing exceptional legal services and fostering long-term client relationships. The firm is committed to delivering tailored solutions while maintaining the highest professional standards.

As part of its continued strategic growth, the firm is seeking a talented Private Client Associate (3-5 PQE) to join its respected team. This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level solicitor to take the next step in their career, working on a broad caseload and supporting the department's ongoing development.

Role Overview
This position is ideal for a private client solicitor with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience who is confident managing their own matters while also contributing to team initiatives. You will be part of a supportive, collegiate department with a well-established client base and real opportunities for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling a broad caseload of private client matters, including:
  • Drafting wills to suit a variety of personal and family circumstances
  • Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Advising on and administering estates, from initial instruction through to final distribution
  • Advising on trusts and estate planning, including inheritance tax mitigation
  • Providing guidance to clients on lifetime gifting, asset protection, and succession planning
  • Dealing with probate matters, often involving complex family or asset structures
• Client Management: Delivering high standards of client care with a personal, professional, and sensitive approach
• Compliance: Ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with current legislation and SRA regulations
• Team Support: Collaborating with senior solicitors and supporting junior staff as needed
• Practice Growth: Actively participating in business development, networking, and marketing to build relationships and attract new clients

Person Specification

• 3-5 years PQE as a solicitor with solid experience in private client law
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload independently, with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused and empathetic approach
• Sound technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, inheritance tax, and LPAs
• Commercially aware and proactive in identifying opportunities to develop the practice
• STEP qualification or progress towards it is desirable, but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing and respected firm
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working where appropriate
• A friendly, collaborative working environment in the heart of Somerset
• A well-established private client base with strong referral networks

Benefits

• Up to 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a gifted shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• 1 Employee Discretionary Celebration Day (for a purpose you see fit)
• 2x discretionary profit share scheme
• Christmas bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• 3x Life Assurance
• Cash Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flu voucher scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced partner/paternity leave and pay
• Ongoing access to learning resources
• Regular company-funded socials

How to Apply
If you are a Private Client Associate (3-5 PQE) looking to develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking Somerset-based firm, I would like to hear from you on or via way of direct application.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.