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Private Client Solicitor

On-site in St Albans·Added 17 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page UK

1246 open roles

Overview

Salary
£60,000 - £70,000 a year

About £3,780 - £4,260 a month after tax.

Contract
Permanent contract

Skills

Requirements

Nice to have

  • STEP, SFE or other relevant private client accreditations would be advantages.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary varied on experience.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Exposure to high-quality and complex private client matters.
  • Structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
  • Clear progression opportunities within an established and growing team.
  • Strong reliability from experienced partners and senior lawyers.
  • Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in areas such as wills, estate planning and Court of Protection work.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in St. Albans. Working within a thriving private wealth team, you will advise a broad range of high-net-worth clients, families, business owners and entrepreneurs on complex matters while benefiting from excellent career progression and hybrid working.

What you'll do

  • Managing a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, estate administration and inheritance tax planning.
  • Handling matters relating to wills, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection issues and vulnerable client affairs.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, professional referrers and financial advisers.
  • Working closely with colleagues across private wealth, property, corporate and employment teams to deliver a seamless client experience.

Summary

  • Join a thriving private client team
  • Genuine progression with outstanding training

The Successful Applicant

  • A solicitor or equivalent with at least 4 years' PQE in Private Client law.
  • Experienced in advising on wills, probate, estate administration, tax planning and wills.
  • Able to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.
  • Commercially aware with excellent client relationship and business development skills.
  • Strong communication with dedicated drafting and technical abilities.
  • A team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues and clients.

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

Industry
Staffing

In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a highly respected regional law firm with a longstanding reputation for delivering exceptional client service across private wealth, commercial and personal legal matters. The firm is known for its strong culture of inclusion, investment in employee development and dedication to maintaining the highest professional standards.

The private client team has built an enviable reputation for advising high-net-worth clients, families, entrepreneurs and business owners across the UK. With a significant proportion of work generated through referrals and repeat instructions, the team enjoys access to high-quality, complex matters while maintaining a people-focused working environment.

The firm offers a modern approach to legal practice, combining traditional client care values with flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training opportunities and clear pathways for career progression.

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