Job Description

Private Client Solicitor (2–3 Years PQE)

Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Private health insurance, car park allowance, flexible working after probation
Hours: Full time

About the Team

Our Client is a well-established, community-focused law firm with a long heritage providing trusted legal advice to private and business clients. Their Private Client department prides itself on delivering technically strong, pragmatic and highly personalised legal services covering wills, probate, trusts, tax planning and related matters. The team combines deep specialist expertise with a commitment to excellent client care and long-term relationships.

The Role

As a Private Client Solicitor (2–3 years PQE) you will join a respected private client team advising individuals, families and professional contacts on a wide range of private client matters. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues while taking increasing responsibility for your own caseload and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of private client work, including drafting wills, powers of attorney, trusts and related documents.
• Act for clients on probate and estate administration, guiding executors and beneficiaries through the process with sensitivity.
• Provide clear and practical tax planning advice, particularly in relation to inheritance tax and lifetime planning.
• Communicate confidently with clients in person, on the phone and in writing, ensuring a high standard of client care and responsiveness.
• Work collaboratively with team members and other practice areas to deliver holistic advice.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and internal policies, including file management and risk procedures.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2–3 years’ PQE in private client work.
• Solid technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, tax planning and related areas.
• Excellent drafting, organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and professional contacts.
• A proactive, client-focused approach with a willingness to contribute to practice development.

If you’re a capable and motivated solicitor looking to develop your private client expertise and build strong client relationships within a respected legal team, we’d love to hear from you.

We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and well-being in our organisation and beyond. If you need any assistance with your application, please feel free to reach out to a member of our team directly.