Solicitor/ Associate – Private Client

Solicitor/ Associate – Private Client – Berkhamsted

Opportunity Summary
Hunter Savage is excited to be working with a respected Berkhamsted-based firm to recruit a Private Client Solicitor/Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop a client portfolio, provide high-quality advice, and work across a broad range of private client matters. The role offers direct client engagement, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to a collaborative team while advancing your career.

Practice Focus
As a Private Client Solicitor/Associate, you will work on:

• Wills (including living wills), probate applications, LPAs, trusts, court of protection matters, and estate administration.
• You will also support tax planning, manage client expectations, attend meetings, and handle documentation and case files to a high standard.
• The role involves participating in marketing initiatives, networking, and the development of webinars or legal clinics, providing a varied and rewarding professional experience.

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate:

• A qualified solicitor or associate with experience in private client work and a proactive approach to client development.
• You should have excellent drafting, advisory, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases independently.
• Experience in trust creation and management, estate administration, and court of protection work is highly desirable.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and a commitment to professional development.

Confidential Enquiries
For a strictly confidential discussion regarding this Private Client Solicitor/Associate role, please contact Michelle Hearst-Orme at Hunter Savage, the specialist legal recruitment consultancy trusted by top London and regional law firms.