Private Client Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

Switalskis group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor with over 5 years PQE to manage a varied caseload. The role involves advising clients on complex estates and preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney. The firm fosters a collaborative culture, offers flexible working arrangements, and competitive salary packages, including annual bonuses and wellness packages. If you're ready to advance your career within a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Wellness packages

Paid professional subscriptions

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Private Client work required.
• Strong experience running a large and varied caseload independently.
• Confident advising on Wills and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of private client matters from start to finish.
• Advise clients on complex and taxable estates.
• Draft and administer trusts and prepare Wills.

Skills

Expertise in complex and taxable estates and trust work

Strong communication and client care skills

Organised with excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage a large and varied caseload independently

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Private Client work

STEP qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalskis, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 11 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

The Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 5 years PQE or more to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for a confident fee earner who can manage a large and varied caseload while delivering a high level of client service.

You will handle a broad range of private client matters, with a particular focus on complex and taxable estates and trust work, alongside Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own busy caseload of private client matters from start to finish
• Advising clients on complex and taxable estates, including inheritance tax planning
• Drafting and administering trusts
• Preparing Wills and advising on estate planning matters
• Drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Dealing with estate administration, including high value and complex estates
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Wakefield and Doncaster offices
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal procedures

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Private Client work
• STEP qualification (or working towards) desirable
• Strong experience running a large and varied caseload independently
• Proven expertise in complex and taxable estates and trust work
• Confident advising clients on Wills, estate planning and LPAs
• organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Able to work flexibly between the Wakefield and Doncaster offices

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to work on high quality and complex private client matters
• Flexible working arrangements
• A competitive salary and bonus scheme dependent on experience
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next role and would like to be part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you.

Supplemental Pay

• Annual Bonus
• Long Service Award days – 1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)
• Paid Professional subscriptions
• Training and development
• Wellness packages
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay
• Group Insurances for Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection
• All Company equipment will be supplied for Hybrid working