Private Client Solicitor: 3+yrs PQE

Actons; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Private Client lawyer to handle a varied caseload within a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years PQE experience, strong client relationship skills, and a proactive approach. This full-time role offers opportunities for hybrid working after a training period.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements after probation

Supportive team environment

Good work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE experience in Private Client.
• Ability to provide a cost-effective service and meet financial KPIs.
• Proactive approach to exceeding client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and run own files.
• Advise on and draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong client relationship skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong initiative and problem-solving skills

Ambitious and eager to advance career

Attention to detail

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Private Client lawyer to develop skills and knowledge in a busy environment, providing a good range of high-quality Private Client services.

As part of the wider firm, you’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in our other teams on cases where they need input from a Private Client perspective.

In this role, you’ll handle a varied caseload, be part of a friendly, down-to‑earth team and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

It’s vital that the team are all highly engaged, and your input will be invaluable. All team members are expected to run their own files with appropriate support from colleagues.

So, if you’re ambitious, work hard and want to make a difference, Actons is definitely the place for you. Find out more…

Client base

We’re proud to have a diverse client base, which includes clients of high-net-worth, charities, business owners, and agricultural clients. We often have clients that span across several generations of the same family. As the successful candidate, you’ll need to be committed to maintaining the client relationships that we have spent many years nurturing.

Here’s what The Legal 500 2026 said about our team:

“Actons’ private client team handles the full scope of matters, covering wills, trusts and probate issues. The team is regularly involved in court applications for the appointment of directors. Heather Parker heads up the department. Acting for older and vulnerable people is core to Parker’s practice. Bindiya Patel is well versed in estate planning and Court of Protection matters.”

Key aspects of the role include:

• Working as part of the Private Client Team, with full access to clients and involvement in working with clients across the full range of Private Client services including:
  • Advising on and drafting Wills
  • Advising on and drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Advising on and making Court of Protection applications
  • Advising on, creating and administering Trusts
  • Administration of Estates
  • General Estate Planning
• Efficiently dealing with enquiries.
• Managing your own caseload.

Client Relationships

• Good client relationship skills – ability to exceed client expectations
• Pro‑active approach
• Providing clients with solutions.

Marketing & Business Development

• Build and develop strong relationships with clients and other professionals, ensuring Actons becomes their advisor of choice.
• You’ll be expected to contribute to the marketing and business development activity of the Private Client Team and wider firm to win new work.
• Maintain and build on the team’s links with colleagues across the firm.

Skills, experience and competencies you will have:

• Ideally, at least 3 years PQE experience in Private Client
• Strong financial and commercial awareness – ensuring a profitable contribution to the team.
• Ability to provide a cost‑effective service and meet financial KPIs
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong initiative and problem‑solving skills
• Ambitious and wishing to advance your career
• Team player
• Enthusiastic personality
• Looking to make a mark and make a difference
• A keen attention to detail whilst also maintaining efficient progress
• Able to prioritise and manage numerous tasks

You’ll ideally work full-time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.

Following training and a period of probation, and subject to the needs of the team, hybrid working arrangements are available.

You need to have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom (please note that we will not be able to sponsor or support any visa applications).

If you have any other queries regarding this role, please emailMatt Coleman , Director & Chief Operations Officer.