Reed
Private Client Solicitor / CILEX
- Location: Farnham
- PQE: 5+ years
- Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
- Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid Considered for Experienced Candidates
We are seeking a Private Client Solicitor or CILEX with practising rights to join a highly professional and well-respected regional firm. This is an exceptional opportunity to take over a standalone Private Client offering in our Farnham office due to a retirement. The successful candidate will inherit a lucrative, high net worth client base and a well-maintained will bank.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage a varied Private Client caseload including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, LPAs, Trusts, and tax considerations.
- Provide high-quality legal advice to a discerning HNW client base.
- Maintain and grow the well-established will bank.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and professional referrers.
- Participate in monthly firm-wide Private Client meetings.
- Uphold the firm’s standards of professionalism, service, and integrity.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A Private Client Solicitor or CILEX with practising rights.
- 5–10 years PQE with a solid technical background.
- Confident managing matters independently.
- Professional, well-organised, and client-focused.
- Capable of handling high net worth work with discretion and expertise.
- Comfortable taking ownership of a standalone caseload.
- Thrives in a well-run, quality-driven firm.
Benefits:
- Autonomy to run your own department within a supportive wider structure.
- Immediate access to strong, profitable work.
- Opportunity to shape the Farnham offering following the current solicitor’s retirement.
- A highly professional, selective firm where the right person can genuinely excel.
- Hybrid working potential for the right, experienced hire.
To apply for this Private Client Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Contact Mark Watts at Reed, your local, friendly legal recruitment specialist for an informal chat today!
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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