Private Client Solicitor, 3+ Years PQE

Join a Growing and Respected Private Client Team 

F Barnes Solicitors is seeking an experienced and compassionate Private Client Solicitor to join our established team in Romford. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a passion for working with elderly and vulnerable clients, providing expert advice on later-life planning and wealth preservation. 

We are looking for a solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE who is committed to delivering outstanding client care and building long-term relationships with clients and their families. 

STEP qualification is desirable, although not essential for applicants who can demonstrate substantial experience in elderly client matters.

The Role 

You will advise clients on a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning 
• Lasting Powers of Attorney 
• Court of Protection applications 
• Deputyship matters 
• Probate and estate administration 
• Inheritance Tax planning 
• Trust creation and administration 
• Care fee planning 
• Elderly and vulnerable client matters 
• Lifetime gifting and wealth preservation 

The Candidate needs to have:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales 
• Minimum 3 years’ PQE in Private Client work 
• Experience advising elderly and vulnerable clients 
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, LPAs and estate planning 
• Excellent client care and communication skills 
• Commercial awareness and business development skills 
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently 
• STEP qualification or working towards STEP accreditation would be advantageous 
• Knowledge of LEAP case management preferred 

Benefits

• Competitive market-rate salary 
• Full or part time permanent position 
• Favourable Holiday 5.6 weeks per annum including bank holidays (full time) 
• Additional discretionary annual leave in between Christmas and New Year 
• Additional 1 day for your Birthday after six months service 
• Supportive and friendly working environment 
• High-quality and varied workload 
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development 
• Long-term career prospects within a growing firm 
• Pension scheme 
• Private Medical Health Insurance after 1 year continuous service 

If you are an ambitious Private Client Solicitor who enjoys working with elderly clients and wants to join a friendly, forward-thinking firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Only candidates with the relevant experience need apply with CV and covering letter to:

Email: Joanne.druce@fbarnes.co.uk

F Barnes Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.