Private Client Solicitor

An opportunity is available for an experienced private client professional to join a busy legal team. You’ll manage a varied caseload and support clients with sensitive matters, providing clear, thoughtful advice and a high standard of client care. About the role You’ll work across private client matters including wills, trusts and estate administration. The role requires hands-on experience with both probate and intestacy, applications for grants of representation, inheritance tax returns, wills, lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection deputyship cases. As a client-facing professional, you’ll need to communicate confidently and handle sensitive information with discretion. You’ll also work proactively and professionally with colleagues and external contacts. Key responsibilities - Advise clients on wills, trusts, estate planning and estate administration. - Manage estate matters involving probate and intestacy, including applications for grants of representation and related inheritance tax returns. - Draft wills, lasting powers of attorney for property and financial affairs and health and welfare, and other relevant legal documents. - Handle Court of Protection deputyship cases. - Draft and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation. - Manage a varied caseload efficiently while maintaining high standards of client care. - Liaise with financial institutions, tax authorities, other solicitors and relevant third parties. - Negotiate on behalf of clients and advocate effectively for their interests. - Keep up to date with changes in legislation and good practice affecting private client work. - Explain relevant tax considerations and estate-planning options to clients. About you You’ll bring: - Relevant experience in private client law, including the matters outlined above. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several matters at once. - Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice. - Confidence handling sensitive client conversations with empathy and discretion. - Strong negotiation skills and a proactive, thoughtful approach to problem-solving. If you’re committed to providing high-quality legal support and building trusted client relationships, we’d welcome your application. INDPRO