Private Client Senior Solicitor

New Yesterday

  • Advise on complex wills, trusts and estate planning in a national fiduciary group
  • Enjoy quality work with no BD pressure and the flexibility to work part-time
  • Hybrid role with autonomy, strong team support, and a competitive salary

This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join a growing legal team at the heart of a major trust and fiduciary business.

You’ll provide trusted legal advice and drafting support across a wide range of estate planning and trust matters, including complex wills, tax planning, LPAs and deeds of variation.

You’ll also help guide the work of a large probate team and liaise with key stakeholders internally and externally. This is a rare chance to focus purely on high-quality legal work without the need to generate business or bring a following.

You’ll have plenty of flexibility, the option to work 3 or 4 days if needed, and a supportive, collaborative working culture that allows you to thrive while working on stimulating matters.

Who we’re looking for
  • 6+ PQE Private Client Solicitor with strong estate planning and tax experience
  • Comfortable drafting complex wills, LPAs, lifetime trusts, and related documents
  • Able to advise on trust structures and trust administration
  • Confident answering technical queries around probate and capacity issues
  • Ideally STEP qualified or actively working towards it
  • Commercial, detail-focused and confident working autonomously
What you’ll be doing
  • Draft key legal documents including wills, LPAs, deeds and trusts
  • Provide technical advice to colleagues in the estate administration team/UK Trust’s business
  • Advise on UK trust structures, tax compliance and non-standard asset matters
  • Review legal work drafted by colleagues for accuracy
  • Assist with complex issues around capacity, powers of attorney and inheritance
Salary & Benefits
  • Salary: Highly competitive, depending on experience
  • Hybrid: Is permitted and can be tailored depending upon circumstances
  • Autonomy: Structure your own time, with support from a legal secretary
  • No BD requirement: All work provided via internal teams and intermediaries
  • Interesting work: Diverse, high-quality estate planning and trust matters
  • Job title: Senior Solicitor

If you're a technically strong private client lawyer looking to focus on rewarding work within a global fiduciary group, without the pressure of BD, this is a unique opportunity to carve out a senior, stable role with real impact.

Contact Kelly Reid

Call 03300 245 606 or emailkelly.reid@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.

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Location:
England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal