Private Client Solicitor - Poole
(3+ Years' PQE)
A highly regarded Dorset-based law firm, renowned for its specialist private client expertise, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its expanding team in Poole. The firm advises a prestigious client base including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, and agricultural clients, offering complex estate planning and wealth structuring advice. This is an exceptional opportunity to take on high-value, technically challenging work in a supportive, growth-focused environment.
The Role
Working within a collaborative and respected team, the successful candidate will handle a varied caseload with a strong focus on:
- Complex estate and tax planning
- Business succession planning for family-owned and entrepreneurial ventures
- Trust creation, administration, and related tax issues
- Wills, LPAs, and Court of Protection matters
- Advising agricultural clients on succession and wealth preservation strategies
The role offers direct client contact and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with influential and high-value clients across the region.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in private client law
- Proven track record advising high-net-worth clients, business owners, and farming families
- Knowledge of inheritance tax planning, trusts, and estate administration
- Comfortable working with complex asset structures and family dynamics
- Business development skills with the ability to maintain and grow client/referrer relationships
- A network of referrers or a client following would be a distinct advantage
- Confident working independently and contributing to the wider team's success
Why Join This Firm?
- A market leader in private client work across Dorset and beyond
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Strong pipeline of high-quality, complex work from loyal clients
- Excellent prospects for career development and leadership
- Friendly, collaborative working culture with flexible/hybrid working options
- Clear support for progression and autonomy to grow your practice
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven private client lawyer seeking to take the next step in their career within a firm that values excellence, client care, and long-term growth.
