Private Client Solicitor - Wills, Trusts & Probate
Location: Hybrid (St Albans, UK)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
PQE: 2-9PQE

The Opportunity
A highly regarded law firm in St Albans is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its leading Wills, Trusts & Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a strong technical background to work on complex private client matters within a Legal 500 Tier 1 and Chambers HNW Band 1 ranked team.

The firm has one of the largest and most experienced private client teams in Hertfordshire, advising a wide range of clients, from local families to high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and celebrities across the UK. The role offers exposure to a diverse caseload and the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialist area of private client law.

The Role
The successful candidate will handle a variety of private client matters, including:

• Inheritance tax and estate planning, including advising business owners and wealthy individuals.
• Estate administration, including high-value and complex estates.
• Trust creation and administration, working with a specialist trusts team.
• Lifetime planning, including Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Court of Protection matters.
• Working collaboratively with family, corporate, property, and employment teams to support high-net-worth clients.

Candidate Requirements

• 2+ years PQE in private client law (up to 9 years PQE considered).
• Strong technical expertise in wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle complex cases.
• A client-focused approach, taking responsibility for service levels and client relationships.
• A motivated and proactive attitude, with a willingness to engage in business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player, able to work closely with other legal departments.
• Good IT skills, with experience in probate case management systems being advantageous.
• A STEP accreditation (or working towards one) would be highly desirable.

Why Join?

• Work in a Tier 1 Legal 500 and Chambers Band 1 ranked team.
• Opportunity to develop a specialist expertise within private client law.
• Strong commitment to training, supervision, and career progression.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.

This role is ideal for a solicitor looking to advance their career within a dynamic and growing private client team that offers exposure to high-net-worth clients and complex cases.

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please contact Aidan McAvinue at Henderson Scott. Alternatively, if this opportunity is not for you, I am working on a number of different private client roles regionally and would be happy to talk to any private client lawyer.