Private Client Solicitor

Surrey

Salary up to £70k

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established and respected law firm with the recruitment of an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their busy and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career with a firm that offers a genuinely supportive working environment and a broad caseload including Trusts, Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning.

As a Private Client Solicitor, you'll work closely with high-quality clients on a varied and interesting caseload. The team is known for its collaborative approach and high standards of client care, and you'll be supported by a group of experienced lawyers who are passionate about delivering clear, practical advice.

This is what you will be doing:

As a Private Client Solicitor, your day-to-day duties will include:-

Managing your own caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, estate administration, powers of attorney and trusts.
Advising clients on estate and tax planning, including inheritance tax and the creation and administration of trusts.
Drafting legal documents such as wills, LPAs, and trust deeds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies to administer estates, obtain grants of probate, and handle inheritance tax matters.
Maintaining high standards of client service and professional conduct, in line with SRA and AML regulations.

The experience you will bring to the team:

You will bring the following experience to the Private Client team:-

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 5 years' PQE in private client law.
Strong understanding of trusts and inheritance tax planning.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear advice on complex legal issues.
Well-organised and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to managing your workload.
A client-focused attitude with a genuine empathy for clients often dealing with sensitive personal issues.

This is what you will get in return:

Competitive salary depending on experience.
25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year.
Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
Life assurance and company pension scheme.
Ongoing training, professional development and a friendly, supportive environment.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on 07458 142 713 or alternatively send your CV to .

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.