Private Client Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Private Client Solicitor to join a prestigious Legal 500-ranked Private Client team in Southampton, as part of a leading national law firm.

This role is ideal for a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE, looking to work on complex, high-value matters for high-net-worth individuals and families, within a supportive and expert team.

The Role:
You will collaborate with a highly skilled team to provide expert advice on a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Estate and succession planning, focusing on legal and tax implications.

• Creation and administration of lifetime and testamentary trusts.

• Estate administration and post-death planning, including deeds of variation.

• Tax planning, including inheritance tax (IHT) strategies and trust taxation.

• Drafting complex wills, LPAs, and handling probate work.

• Working alongside colleagues from different departments and external advisors.

• Contributing to business development and fostering key client and referrer relationships.

About You:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE in private client law.

• Demonstrable experience handling complex wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning matters.

• Strong understanding of inheritance tax (IHT) and trust taxation.

• Financially astute, with a collaborative approach to cross-departmental work.

• Empathetic, personable, and able to support clients through sensitive issues.

• Enthusiastic about mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team growth.

• Local knowledge and connections within Southampton or the surrounding areas would be a plus.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Hybrid and flexible working options.

• A supportive, inclusive culture with clear career progression.

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-quality, high-net-worth client work.

• The opportunity to join one of the region's most respected Private Client teams.

If you're ready to progress in your career and contribute to a team where your skills are valued, your professional development is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference, get in touch for a confidential chat or apply now for immediate consideration.