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Senior Private Client Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment

Posted a month ago, valid for 4 days

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Full Time

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A well-established law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 7 years' PQE to lead their Private Client department.
The role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience, along with flexible working options, including part-time arrangements of at least 3 days per week.
Key responsibilities include acting as the principal fee-earner, drafting Wills and LPAs, administering estates, and advising on trusts and inheritance tax planning.
Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge in Private Client law, ideally hold a STEP qualification, and demonstrate excellent communication and client care skills.
This position provides a clear route to management and is part of a supportive team culture with a hybrid working model.

Location: BristolSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceWork Pattern: Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week)Working Arrangement: Hybrid (not fully remote)PQE Required: 7+ yearsAbout the Role:We’re working with a well-established law firm that is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to take the lead within their Private Client department. This is a key strategic hire offering excellent long-term prospects.Key Responsibilities:• Acting as the principal fee-earner for the Private Client department• Drafting and advising on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)• Administering estates from start to finish• Advising clients on trusts, lifetime gifts, inheritance tax planning, and related matters• Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to departmental growthCandidate Requirements:• Minimum 7 years’ PQE in Private Client law• STEP qualification and/or membership of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (preferred)• Strong technical knowledge across all aspects of Private Client work• Confident, self-sufficient, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team• Excellent communication and client care skillsWhat’s on Offer:• A senior-level position with real influence within the department• Flexible working options – part-time considered (3 days minimum)• Hybrid model – some remote working possible, but not fully remote• Supportive and friendly team culture• Clear route to management for the right candidateInterested?Please contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: 0645 for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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