Private Client Solicitor - QED Legal Recruitment
£35,000 to £60,000
The Firm
My client is a highly regarded national law firm with a strong and established presence in Nottingham. With over a century of heritage and a modern, agile working culture, they are consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth Guide for their expertise in private client work.The firm recently relocated its Nottingham office to a prestigious new location in the city centre, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment where legal professionals thrive.
The Role
A new opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor (2 years PQE+) to join the thriving Private Client team. The successful candidate will work on a diverse caseload, supporting high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and agricultural clients with complex and sensitive legal matters.
- Advise on wills, probate, trusts, estate planning, and inheritance tax matters
- Manage a portfolio of high-value and complex estates, often involving cross-generational planning
- Work with vulnerable beneficiaries and handle Court of Protection work where required
- Collaborate with a high-performing, Legal 500-ranked team in a supportive and collegiate environment
- Deliver tailored legal solutions with a client-first approach that blends empathy with technical excellence
- Contribute to business development initiatives and build long-term client relationships
You
Are you ready to take your private client career to the next level? Do you want to join a firm where your development is valued and supported?- Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in private client law
- Experience in wills, trusts, estate administration, and tax planning
- STEP membership or working towards it (desirable but not essential)
- A confident communicator with a sensitive and empathetic approach to client care
- Strong technical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Benefits
My client offers a competitive and forward-thinking benefits package that rewards your commitment and supports your well-being:
- 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase 5 more
- Birthday leave
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance at 3x salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Agile and hybrid working options
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Regular social events through a vibrant internal community
- Discretionary bonus scheme for team performance
- Private medical cover (Associate level and above)
If this seems like the right opportunity for you then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today.