Private Client Solicitor

Our client is a well-regarded law firm with an ambitious private client practice and a strong pipeline of high-quality work. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Private Client lawyer who wants more than "just a caseload" - you'll have real scope to influence the department's direction, work closely with entrepreneurial families and HNW clients, and progress into a leadership role.

You'll advise on complex private client matters, support business owners and high-net-worth individuals with succession and tax planning, and play a key role in the continued growth of the department.

• Draft and advise on complex Wills and estate planning
• Create and administer trusts, including ongoing trust management
• Manage probate and estate administration, including taxable estates
• Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Deliver asset protection and succession planning for business owners and HNW clients
• Build strong relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Support the firm's growth and work towards helping lead the department over time

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• At least 6 years' PQE with strong, current UK private client experience
• Excellent technical knowledge across Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts
• Strong drafting skills and confident, high-quality client care
• Comfortable advising HNW individuals, entrepreneurial families and business owners
• Proactive, commercially minded, and solutions-focused
• STEP qualification is desirable (or working towards it)

• Harrow area (North West London)
• Working arrangement to be confirmed, with flexibility available where appropriate.

• £75,000-£95,000 (dependent on experience)
• Bonus opportunity
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical (or cash plan)
• Professional development support (CPD and training, including STEP support where applicable)
• Clear progression with scope to step into a leadership role as the department grows

To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, contact David Hawthorne-Finch at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions (H-FTS):

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Send your CV, or a short note with your PQE, current location, and the type of private client work you specialise in (e.g., trusts, taxable estates, succession planning).

Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.