Private Client Solicitor

Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Experience: 2–6 Years PQE (Flexible for exceptional candidates)

Firm Profile: A prestigious, Band 3 Chambers HNW-ranked boutique firm with a 200-year legacy.

Key Responsibilities

• HNW Caseload Management: Managing bespoke wills, complex estate planning, and tax-efficient structures for high-net-worth individuals and families.

• Specialist Probate & Trusts: Overseeing multi-jurisdictional estate administration, contested probates, and the creation/management of discretionary and life interest trusts.

• Tax & Advisory: Providing technical advice on IHT, CGT, and income tax, alongside Court of Protection work and Deputyship applications.

• Business Development: Acting as a key face for the firm within the Hampshire legal community to maintain its "London-level" reputation.

Candidate Profile

• Technical Expertise: Strong grounding in private client law; STEP qualification (or current pursuit of it) is highly desirable.

• Client-Centric: Empathetic and articulate, capable of navigating sensitive personal and financial matters with HNW clients.

• Independence: Comfortable running a caseload autonomously while collaborating directly with Chambers-ranked Members.

The "Why" (Key Benefits)

• Tier-1 Quality: Access to complex, non-commoditised work typically found in major London firms.

• No "Siloing": Direct partner access and mentorship without the rigid hierarchies of national practices.

• Stability & Culture: Joining a firm with 200+ years of history, offering a collaborative environment, hybrid working, and a "quality of life" focus in historic Winchester.

Key Wins for This Role

• Chambers Heritage: 9 consecutive years of Band 3 ranking—instant credibility for any candidate's CV.

• High-Value Exposure: Direct involvement in multi-jurisdictional and HNW estates from day one.

• Career Trajectory: Clear path for specialism and professional development, including potential funding for STEP.