Location: Office based – London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors are looking for a talented and motivated Private Client Solicitor, NQ–2 years’ PQE, to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who has gained solid experience in private client work and is confident managing their own caseload with appropriate support and supervision.

The successful candidate will work across a varied range of private client matters, including but not limited to:

• Will drafting;
• Lasting Powers of Attorney;
• Estate administration;
• Probate and intestacy matters; and
• Trusts.

You will be responsible for managing matters from initial instruction through to completion, providing clear, practical and sensitive advice to clients and maintaining a high standard of client care throughout.

The Role

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will:

• Manage your own varied caseload of private client matters.
• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Handle estate administration and probate matters.
• Advise on and assist with Trust matters.
• Meet with clients, take instructions and provide clear and practical advice.
• Liaise with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions and other third parties.
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and files are maintained to a high standard.
• Support the continued growth and development of the Private Client team.
• Participate in appropriate networking and business development activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with NQ–2 years’ PQE.
• Has relevant experience in Private Client law.
• Has experience managing their own caseload.
• Has experience in Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration and Trusts.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Is able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Has a professional, approachable and empathetic manner with clients.
• Is comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to the wider team.

Why Join Us?

Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors is a well-established law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and providing excellent client care.

You will join a supportive and experienced team with the opportunity to develop your technical skills, build your own caseload and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

Applications should include CV and covering letter.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies.

Applications to include CV and Covering Letter