Private Client Solicitor - 5+ PQE | Putney (Agile Working)
High-quality HNW/UHNW work | Supportive, collegiate team

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client lawyer to join a highly regarded team based in Putney. This position would suit someone with around 5 years' PQE, strong academics, and a genuine desire to deepen their expertise across the full spectrum of private client work.

You'll be joining a friendly, collaborative department with a reputation for excellence, advising a diverse client base including HNW families, UK and international individuals, and long-standing private wealth clients. The role provides exposure to complex and rewarding work, alongside meaningful career development within a structured progression framework.

Key Responsibilities

You'll handle a broad, high-quality caseload including:

• Taxable estates and complex estate administration
• Will drafting and inheritance tax planning
• Advising on trusts
• Drafting LPAs
• Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters
• Managing your own client relationships and supervising more junior team members
• Working closely with related practice areas including estate disputes, corporate, property, and family teams

About You

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Ideally 5+ years PQE in Private Client
• Strong academics (2:1 or above preferred)
• Solid experience across estate administration, trusts, LPAs, IHT and CoP work
• Confident client-handling skills and the ability to build long-term relationships
• A proactive approach to professional development
• Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues
• A genuine team-focused mindset

Agile working is available, with the option to work from home for up to 40% of your time each month. Occasional travel to other offices may be required depending on client needs.

Career Development

You'll benefit from a structured career pathway, cohort-based development, and bespoke training designed to support long-term progression. The environment encourages rounded, commercially aware lawyers who take pride in delivering exceptional client service.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package
• Inclusive, welcoming culture
• Commitment to equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments

If you're an ambitious Private Client lawyer looking for high-quality work, a supportive team, and clear progression, I'd love to share more details confidentially.

Feel free to get in touch.