Senior Private Client Lawyer

Wiltshire (flexible office location based on your location)Full or Part-Time | Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office)£75,000 - £100,000 DOE

LHH is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked regional law firm to recruit an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor.

Joining one of the region's leading Private Client teams, you'll advise individuals and families on a broad range of complex lifetime planning and estate administration matters, working alongside recognised specialists in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer seeking high-quality work, genuine autonomy and a clear pathway for continued career progression.

This long-established regional practice has earned an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice while maintaining a collaborative and people-focused culture.

Recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm continues to invest in its people, technology and long-term growth strategy, ensuring lawyers have the support, flexibility and resources to build successful careers.

You'll manage a varied caseload across all aspects of Private Client work, including:

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• Wills and estate planning
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• Probate and estate administration
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• Lasting Powers of Attorney
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• Trust creation and administration
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• Tax and succession planning
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Alongside your own caseload, you'll play an active role in business development, helping to strengthen existing client relationships and develop new opportunities in a way that complements your own strengths.

There will also be opportunities to mentor and support junior lawyers as the team continues to grow.

You'll be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant experience in Private Client law.

You'll ideally demonstrate:

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• Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, trusts and estate planning
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• Excellent client care and relationship management skills
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• Confidence managing complex matters independently
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• A collaborative approach to mentoring and supporting colleagues
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• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
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STEP qualification or progress towards STEP would be advantageous, although not essential.

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package, including:

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• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
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• Tailored career progression framework
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• Annual performance and development reviews
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• Support with professional qualifications and memberships
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• Healthcare Cash Plan
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• Private Medical Insurance (Associate level and above)
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• Discounted gym membership
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• Generous annual leave plus additional Christmas closure
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• Buy and sell holiday scheme
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• One paid volunteering day each year
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• Firm-wide annual bonus scheme
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• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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• Workplace pension with matched contributions
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• Life Assurance
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• Electric Vehicle Scheme
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• Cycle to Work Scheme
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• Regular social events, employee recognition initiatives and referral bonuses
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This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the South West's most respected Private Client teams, combining excellent quality work with flexibility, career progression and a genuinely supportive culture.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We run inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.