Private Client Solicitor (4+ PQE)
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
A nationally recognised law firm with a strong regional presence is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (4+ years PQE) to join its Tier 1 Legal 500-ranked Private Client Advisory team based in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a individual looking to develop their career within a collaborative and high-performing team that handles a broad range of high-value private client work.
About the Firm
With a national reach and local insight, the firm is known for delivering high-quality legal advice to individuals and businesses. It fosters a friendly, inclusive, and people-first culture where individuality is valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and long-term career development is actively supported. Recognised among the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024, the firm combines legal excellence with a deep sense of social responsibility.
The Role
The successful candidate will support high-net-worth individuals and families across a full range of private client matters, including:
- Complex wills and succession planning
- Trust creation and administration (lifetime and post-death)
- Estate and probate administration
- Tax planning, including inheritance tax and post-death variation
- Powers of attorney and Court of Protection work
- Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development activity
This role offers the opportunity to work within a nationally respected team, under the leadership of experienced senior lawyers, and with access to high-quality matters, many of which have tax, international, or trust complexities.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with 4+ years' experience in private client law
- Have a strong track record in complex wills, probate, estate administration, IHT planning, and trust work
- Demonstrate excellent technical ability and sound commercial judgment
- Possess strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a commitment to excellent client service
- Be capable of supervising and supporting the development of junior team members
- Be proactive in relationship building, business development, and networking
- Familiarity with the Hampshire and/or West Sussex market is desirable but not essential
Benefits & Working Environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
- Generous pension and private healthcare benefits
- Two fully paid volunteering days annually
- Access to well-being services including digital GP and health cash plans
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive, inclusive, and values-led firm
This is an outstanding opportunity for a private client specialist looking to take the next step in their career with a firm that combines professional excellence with a genuine commitment to its people and community.
Applications are welcomed from individuals seeking a full-time, permanent position, with flexible working arrangements available.
