Private Client Solicitor

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / CILEX

Surrey

Competitive Salary

Overview

We are recruiting a Private Client Solicitor to join a growing and well-established Private Client department. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated fee earner who is keen to support departmental growth.

Experience & Qualification

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE (applications from those with slightly less experience will be considered)
• Strong experience in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Probate applications (including online probate)
• Ability to work towards reasonable and achievable billing targets

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Private Client caseload with increasing independence
• Prepare Wills and advise clients on estate planning matters
• Handle probate and estate administration matters, including online applications
• Draft and advise on LPAs
• Ensure strict adherence to professional codes of conduct, GDPR, and data protection requirements
• Deliver a high standard of client care with a proactive and organised approach
• Contribute to the growth of the department, with the confidence to support future expansion
• Participate in networking and business development activities to help generate new work

The Ideal Candidate

• Proactive, organised, and commercially minded
• Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
• Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Keen to grow with the firm and progress as the department develops

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Comfortable, with a family-friendly and flexible culture
• Pension scheme
• Charity initiatives and events, with opportunities to actively participate
• Clear progression routes available as the firm and department continue to grow

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Surrey

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English