Private Client Solicitor - Associate Level - Guildford
A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced and client-focused Associate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its highly regarded Private Wealth Team based in Guildford. This is an exciting opportunity for a private client specialist to work with high-net-worth individuals on a broad range of private wealth matters within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking firm.

The Firm
This top-tier firm has quickly established itself as a key player in the South-East legal market. Recognised in national legal rankings and featured in leading industry publications for its outstanding service, the firm is known for combining professional excellence with a people-centric approach, putting equal value on career progression and individual wellbeing.

The Private Wealth Team
The Private Wealth Team in Guildford has been recognised by leading legal directories for its exceptional client care and technical expertise. The team advises predominantly high-net-worth individuals (typically with personal assets between £5 million and £20 million) across a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Lifetime and succession planning
• Estate administration
• Creation, administration, and winding up of trusts

The team is known for building long-standing, trusted relationships with clients, many of whom turn to the firm during complex or sensitive times.

The Role
The successful candidate will:

• Manage a varied caseload of private wealth matters independently
• Provide clear, empathetic, and tailored advice to clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Support and mentor junior solicitors and trainees
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities to grow the team's presence

This role offers an excellent platform for professional development, with access to high-value, complex work and opportunities for career progression within a well-established team.

Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking:

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in private wealth / private client law
• Ideally 4-7 years' PQE or equivalent experience managing a caseload independently
• Strong technical expertise in wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, and estate administration
• Excellent communication skills, with empathy, clarity, and confidence when advising clients
• A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring junior colleagues
• A proactive approach to business development and relationship building
• A passion for helping clients achieve their goals with tailored, creative solutions

The firm offers hybrid working with a balance between office and home working and is open to considering flexible working arrangements.

The Opportunity
This role offers:

• Exposure to high-quality work for high-net-worth clients
• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Flexible and hybrid working options

Above all, the team values empathy, collaboration, and achieving the right outcomes for clients, and is seeking like-minded individuals who share these values.

How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply, interested candidates are encouraged to contact