Newly Qualified Solicitor - Private

A leading Westminster law firm is seeking a Newly Qualified (NQ) Solicitor to join its highly regarded Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to develop their career within a respected boutique practice, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and entrepreneurs on complex private wealth matters.

The successful NQ Solicitor will work alongside experienced Partners and Senior Associates on a broad range of private client matters, gaining exposure to sophisticated estate planning, trusts, tax and estate administration work. The role offers excellent training, early responsibility and long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive team.

The successful Private Client Solicitor will support clients across a broad range of private client matters, including:

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• Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and related estate planning documents
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• Advising clients on inheritance tax, capital gains tax and estate planning strategies
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• Assisting with lifetime gifting and Deeds of Gift
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• Supporting the creation, administration and variation of trusts
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• Advising trustees on their duties, obligations and reporting requirements
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• Preparing trust documentation, deeds of appointment and deeds of variation
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• Assisting with probate applications and complex estate administration
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The successful candidate will ideally have:

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• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales (NQ) or due to qualify imminently
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• Completed a training contract with experience in Private Client law
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• Strong academic background
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• Genuine interest in Private Client work, including Wills, Trusts, Tax and Estates
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• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
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• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients
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• A proactive, professional and collaborative approach
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• STEP qualification or interest in working towards STEP would be advantageous
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• £50,000 to £60,000 salary
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• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded Private Client practice
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• Exposure to high-net-worth and complex international client matters
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• Structured NQ development programme
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• Mentoring from experienced Partners and Senior Lawyers
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• Clear career progression opportunities
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• Annual bonus scheme
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Private Client Solicitor looking to build their career within a respected London practice, gaining high-quality experience while working alongside experienced specialists in private wealth and estate planning.