Overview
Job title: Private Client Solicitor
Location: Woking
Salary: £50,000-£57,000
PQE Level: 1-3+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time
We are seeking a proactive and client-focused Private Client Solicitor with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience to join our client’s private client team in Surrey. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, and further develop their skills while working on a diverse range of private client matters.
You will be managing a caseload of private client matters such as wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. The candidate will provide high-quality legal advice to various clients, build and maintain strong client relationships, conduct legal research to stay up-to-date with relevant legislation, assist senior solicitors with complex cases, and contribute to the firm’s success through active participation in business development activities.
The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in private client law. They should possess strong technical skills, a solid understanding of wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proactive organizational abilities, a commitment to exceptional client service, and a passion for continuous professional development is a must have in this role.
Day-to-day tasks will include meeting with clients to discuss their private client needs, providing tailored legal advice, drafting wills, trusts, and other legal documents with precision, liaising with other departments within the firm to deliver a holistic service, maintaining accurate records and compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as participating in team meetings and contributing to the overall success of the private client department.
For more information on this role or other opportunities within Surrey please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.
(e) liamandrews@chadwicknott.co.uk
(m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £50000 – £57000 per annum
Location: Woking, Surrey
