Private Client Solicitor – Private Client Team

About the role

Join a prestigious Legal 500 firm in Canterbury as a Private Client Solicitor. You will work within a supportive, high‑performing team that values collaboration, professional development and long‑term client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of private client matters, including drafting wills, handling probate cases, trust administration, inheritance tax advice and estate administration.
• Accurately record time, oversee financial aspects of cases and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Participate actively in team meetings, training sessions and departmental development initiatives.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice through marketing and networking activities.

Required profile

• Minimum of five years post‑qualification experience in private client work.
• Strong organisational abilities and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, flexible attitude with the capacity to manage a busy caseload in a collaborative environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive and generous compensation package.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas holiday.
• Target/discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance and pension scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Team social events, CSR activities and Perkbox benefits.
• Staff concessions for conveyancing and private client work, employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, long‑service awards, eye‑care vouchers and parking permits (payroll deduction).