Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor | 3+ PQE | Orpington, KentA well-respected regional firm in Kent is expanding its Private Client team, one of the strongest in the region and genuinely at the forefront of the firm's business.They're recruiting for two positions. If you're a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE, this is a rare chance to join a high-performing team led by STEP-qualified partners who genuinely invest in developing their people. The work is sophisticated, the clients are loyal (most come through referral), and the culture is collaborative and supportive.This is private client work where your development actually matters, backed by a firm that knows it.The Firm & TeamA reputable, well-established regional practice with offices across Kent. Private Client isn't just a department here, it's the core of the business, accounting for a significant portion of annual revenue. That focus means resources, investment, and genuinely quality work.The team is headed by STEP-qualified partners with deep expertise in probates, trusts, and estate administration. The partner-led approach creates a flexible team structure that actively supports the growth and development of junior members. You're mentored by people who are genuinely leaders in the field.The WorkYou'll handle a broad, sophisticated caseload for a diverse client base:Probate and estate administration for individuals, families, and business ownersTrusts and inheritance tax planning for high-net-worth clients and professionalsWills and estate planning with genuine complexity and variationWork with sole traders, large companies, charities, schools, academies, and medical practicesBuild relationships with clients and referrers in a practice where most work comes through genuine reputationThis isn't volume processing. It's quality work for clients who trust the firm because of its reputation and expertise.You3+ years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (no upper limit)Solid technical grounding across probates, trusts, estate administration, IHTGenuine enthusiasm for private client mattersExcellent communication skills, comfortable working with diverse clienteleFlexible, collaborative approach with willingness to undertake varied workLooking for genuine development and progression within a supportive teamWhat's On OfferTwo positions available within a high-performing teamHighly competitive salary with clear progression opportunitiesHybrid working: flexible mixture of home and office-based workWork alongside STEP-qualified partners who mentor and genuinely develop their teamJoin a friendly, well-established practice within a regionally ranked firmBe part of a team where most work originates from referral (testament to reputation and quality)Clear career development pathway within a firm genuinely invested in growing its peopleAccess to sophisticated, varied client work with genuine commercial stakesWhy This WorksThis firm has made Private Client work its priority, not as marketing speak, but as business reality. That means genuine resources, proper supervision, quality clients, and investment in development.The team is led by STEP-qualified partners who understand that developing junior lawyers isn't something you do in spare time, it's built into how the team operates. The partner-led, flexible structure actively supports growth.You'll work on genuine private client matters for clients the firm has earned the trust of. The referral base proves the reputation. And the expansion shows the team is thriving, not struggling.If you're ready to develop real private client expertise within a high-performing team, backed by experienced STEP-qualified leaders, this is it.Apply now for a confidential conversation.