Private Client Solicitor
- Remote, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Remote
- Full time
Job Description
Private Client Solicitor Location:
Marlborough, Wiltshire Salary:
£80-120K plus excellent benefits package About the Opportunity Our client is a specialist boutique law firm advising a loyal and longstanding client base, primarily made up of
farming families, land-owning individuals, rural clients, and complex private estates . The firm is growing strongly and is keen to appoint an experienced
Private Client Solicitor
who would like to play an important part in that continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys high-quality private client work, values strong long-term client relationships, and is looking for a role offering
autonomy, progression, and genuine influence
within a highly regarded specialist practice. Key Requirements You will be a qualified and experienced
Private Client Solicitor
with a strong technical understanding of private client law and the confidence to manage a varied caseload independently. You will bring: •
Qualified Solicitor status
with a current practising certificate in
England and Wales •
2+ years' PQE
in private client work •
Strong knowledge of
wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, estate planning, and tax planning •
Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently and accurately •
Experience advising
farming, rural, land-owning, high-net-worth, or complex estate clients
would be highly desirable •
Strong drafting skills across
wills, trusts, LPAs, estate administration, and related private client matters •
Excellent client care skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and sensitively •
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities •
Proficiency with legal technology, case management systems, and Microsoft Office •
A collaborative, professional, and proactive approach Role & Responsibilities As a
Private Client Solicitor , you will play a central role within the firm's specialist private client practice, managing matters from initial instruction through to completion. Your responsibilities will include: •
Managing a broad caseload of
private client matters •
Advising on
wills, estate planning, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, and tax planning •
Supporting clients with clear, practical, and tailored legal advice •
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, often across generations •
Working with farming families, land-owning clients, and complex private estates •
Drafting legal documents with accuracy, care, and attention to detail •
Collaborating with colleagues to deliver a seamless client service •
Staying up to date with legislative and regulatory changes affecting private client law •
Supervising or mentoring paralegals and trainees where appropriate •
Ensuring full compliance with all professional and regulatory obligations Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a
growing boutique specialist firm
with a high-quality client base and a strong reputation in private client law. The role offers: •
£80-120K salary
depending on experience •
Excellent benefits package •
26 days' annual leave
plus bank holidays •
Pension scheme •
Supportive and collegiate working culture •
High-quality, complex private client work •
Autonomy and flexibility in managing your caseload •
Clear opportunities for career development and progression •
Support for professional development, including funding for qualifications such as
Step •
Flexible working arrangements where appropriate


