Private Client Solicitor
- windsor, england, United Kingdom
- Full time
- Hybrid
- £45 - £65 Per Hour
Job Description
Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
Windsor, Berkshire | £50,000–£65,000 DOE | Hybrid Working | Full-Time
Private Client Solicitor | Private Client Lawyer | Wills & Probate Solicitor | Legal Executive | CILEX | Wills | Probate | Estate Administration | Trusts | Inheritance Tax | LPAs
Are you aPrivate Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for a role where you can build long-term client relationships, handle quality work and enjoy genuine flexibility?
Our client is a well-establishedhigh street law firm in Windsor with a strong reputation for providing approachable, personal legal advice to individuals and families across the local area.
The firm is now looking to appoint aPrivate Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join its friendly and establishedWills, Trusts & Estates team .
This is an excellent opportunity for aNewly Qualified Solicitor through to an experienced Private Client Lawyer who wants a varied caseload, direct client contact and the opportunity to develop their career within a supportive local firm.
The Role
You will manage a variedPrivate Client caseload , advising clients throughout the full lifecycle of the firm’s estate planning and administration needs.
Your work will include:
- DraftingWills , including more complex and tailored arrangements
- PreparingLasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- ManagingProbate and Estate Administration from initial instruction through to completion
- Advising onInheritance Tax (IHT) and estate planning
- Advising onTrusts and succession planning
- Supporting elderly and vulnerable clients with sensitivity and professionalism
- Building strong, long-term relationships with private clients and their families
- Identifying opportunities forbusiness development, networking and referrals
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the continued growth of the Private Client department
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates who are:
- AQualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
- Newly Qualified with relevant Private Client training experience, or have previous PQE in Private Client law
- Experienced inWills, Probate, LPAs and Estate Administration
- Ideally familiar withTrusts, Inheritance Tax and estate planning
- Confident managing a caseload and dealing directly with clients
- Highly organised with excellent drafting and attention to detail
- A strong communicator with a genuine commitment toclient care
- Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a small, supportive team
- Interested in developing their career and client relationships within a well-established local practice
STEP qualification or a willingness to work towards STEP would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
- £45,000–£65,000 salary , depending on experience
- Hybrid and flexible working
- EstablishedWills, Trusts & Probate team
- High level of client contact and responsibility
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Genuinework-life balance
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within a respected Windsor law firm
- Scope to develop your own client relationships and contribute to the growth of the department
- Quality Private Client work within an established local client base


