Senior Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive (10+ PQE)

Legal 500 Firm – Hertfordshire

Location: Hertfordshire | Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are instructed by a highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Hertfordshire to identify an accomplished Senior Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (10+ years PQE) to join their well-established and respected Private Client department.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned practitioner to take on a senior role within a firm known for its commitment to legal excellence, client care, and professional development.

The Firm

Our client is a leading Legal 500 practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to a longstanding and loyal client base, including high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm offers a collaborative and modern working environment, with a flexible hybrid structure and a clear path for senior progression.

The Role
The successful candidate will undertake a broad and complex caseload encompassing:

• Wills and Estate Planning
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Trust Creation and Administration
• Inheritance Tax Planning and Succession Structuring
• Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work

You will also play a pivotal role in mentoring junior colleagues, supporting strategic departmental objectives, and contributing to the firm’s ongoing business development efforts

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 10 years’ PQE in Private Client law
• STEP qualification (or working towards) strongly preferred
• Demonstrable expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals and families
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client relationship management and practice development

The Offer

• Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience
• Discretionary bonus and benefits scheme
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and collegiate firm culture
• Genuine long-term career progression, with potential for partnership or leadership roles

Contact Isabel at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible on 01275 463 111 in complete confidence Ref: IM 59864; (Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive – Hertfordshire)

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency . Please note our advertisements may use PQE / Salary levels purely as a guide, however we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to perform the role; IM 59864 (Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive- Hertfordshire)