PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR – 3-5 YRS PQE – HITCHIN REF NO: L4L1156

Sunday, September 13th, 2026

THE ROLE: PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR, WILLS TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANNING
DEPT: PRIVATE CLIENT
PQE LEVEL: 3-5 YEARS
THE LOCATION: HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE
JOB REF NO: L4L1156

Our well-established client law firm is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their talented Wills, Trusts and Probate Team.

Benefits:-
£Competitive salary (Dep on Exp) and performance-based bonuses.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Perkbox and Simply Health
Holidays: Standard plus bank holidays
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 9-5.30pm Monday to Friday (office based)

Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of Wills, Probate, and Estate Administration matters.
You will provide expert legal advice to clients on all aspects of Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning.
Draft and review legal documents, including Wills, LPA’s (Powers of Attorney), and Trust Deeds.
Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, and third parties to ensure smooth Administration of Estates.
Stay updated with changes in relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance and best practice.
Support business development activities to build and grow the Wills, Trusts and Probate offering in their Branch.

Skills & Requirements:
A Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 to 5 years PQE in Wills and Probate and Estate Planning is ideally preferred.
Strong knowledge of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 and the Non-contentious Probate Rules 1987.
Excellent working knowledge of Lexcel, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, the SRA’s Code of Conduct for Solicitors and other applicable Regulatory/Compliance requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
Proven ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently and effectively.
High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Please note: This role will not suit those without prior experience in this practice area. It is essential to have a good understanding of Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning as you will be entering into a structured Private Client Team, where you will manage a busy caseload.

Should this be the opportunity in Private Client Law you are looking for then please do apply.

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CONVEYANCING SOLICITOR/LAWYER – ENFIELD – REF NO: L4L1149

Friday, January 16th, 2026

CONVEYANCING LAWYER
PQE LEVEL : AT LEAST 3YRS PQE+
LOCATION: ENFIELD
JOB REF NO: LL1149

Our clients are a friendly, expanding and highly regarded law firm based in Enfield, who are looking for an experienced solicitor or Legal Executive to join our successful firm. Primarily as residential property specialist you will have the ability to manage your own caseload and all aspects of sales and purchases, with the benefit of experienced and highly administrative support.

Duties include:

Undertaking and managing a caseload of sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, new builds, shared ownership, help to buy, and right to buy transactions, as well as remortgages and transfers of equity.
Creating and maintaining lasting relationships with clients and third parties at all levels.
Having a thorough and detailed approach to work.
Undertaking and managing a caseload of sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, new builds, shared ownership, help to buy, and right to buy transactions, as well as remortgages, lease extensions and transfers of equity and all ancillary matters including but not limited to the preparation of leasehold management packs and the drafting and negotiation of deed of covenant and licences.

Ensuring that the firm’s compliance procedures are followed including carrying out AML checks, verifying the identity of all clients and understanding client’s source of funds and wealth.
Working with the other departments in the firm to support colleagues on matters that have residential property elements.
Creating and maintaining lasting relationships with clients and third parties at all levels.
Assisting with the firm’s business development plans, fostering and cultivating new business relationships which may include attending social and networking events.
Awareness of other services provided by the firm and the opportunities to cross-sell those services whenever it is appropriate to do so (e.g. advising clients of the benefits of making a will, particularly when purchasing property).
Having a thorough and detailed approach to work, utilising the firm’s case management system to store transactional correspondence and transactional documentation and recording of time spent on matters.
Ensuring, together with managers and partners, continuing professional development, including keeping abreast of developments in the law relating to residential property and completing the training required to maintain our client’s accreditation within the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

You will have:

Excellent organisation, administration, and communication skills.
The ability to work with the team in an approachable manner.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.

In addition to having a strong team, they provide up-to-date technologies for document management, case handling and research and you will have the benefit of your own office and parking space.

The salary is very £competitive with an excellent £bonus structure. The position is ideally suited for someone living in the North London area as our clients are positioned close to Enfield Chase train station and the amenities of Enfield Chase and Enfield Town.

RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE – ENFIELD REF NO: L4L1144

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

THE ROLE: RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE
THE LOCATION: ENFIELD
PQE LEVEL : 3 YRS +
JOB REF NO: L4L1144

Our clients are a friendly, expanding and highly regarded law firm based in Enfield and they are currently looking for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Legal Executive (with a minimum of 3 yeas PQE) to join their successful firm. Primarily as a Residential Property Solicitor, you will have the ability to manage your own caseload and all aspects of Sales and Purchases, with the benefit of experienced and highly administrative support staff.

Duties include:
• As a Residential Property Solicitor you will be undertaking and managing a caseload of sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, new builds, shared ownership, help to buy, and right to buy transactions, as well as remortgages, lease extensions and transfers of equity and all ancillary matters including but not limited to the preparation of leasehold management packs and the drafting and negotiation of deed of covenant and licences.
• Creating and maintaining lasting relationships with clients and third parties at all levels.
• Having a thorough and detailed approach to work.
• Ensuring that the firm’s compliance procedures are followed including carrying out AML checks, verifying the identity of all clients and understanding our client’s source of funds and wealth.
• Working with the other departments in the firm to support colleagues on matters that have Residential Property elements.
• Assisting with the firm’s business development plans, fostering and cultivating new business relationships which may include attending social and networking events.
• Awareness of other services provided by the firm and the opportunities to cross-sell those services whenever it is appropriate to do so (e.g. advising clients of the benefits of making a Will, particularly when purchasing a property).
• Having a thorough and detailed approach to work, utilising the firm’s case management system to store transactional correspondence and transactional documentation and recording of time spent on matters.
• Ensuring, together with managers and partners, continuing professional development, including keeping abreast of developments in the law relating to Residential Property and completing the training required to maintain their accreditation within the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

The Successful Candidate will have:
• At least 3 years’ experience in Residential Conveyancing
• Excellent organisation, administration, and communication skills.
• The ability to work with the team in an approachable manner.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.

In addition to having a strong team, our clients provide up-to-date technologies for document management, case handling and research and you will have the benefit of your own office and parking space.
The salary is competitive with an excellent bonus structure. The position is ideally suited for someone living in the North London area.
Close to Enfield Chase train station and the amenities of Enfield Chase and Enfield Town.
Skills & Experienced Required:
At least 3 years qualified as a Residential Property Solicitor, with Sales, Purchases of Leasehold and Freehold Properties and Remortgages. New Builds, Right to Buy, Help to Buy, Shared Ownership and Lease Extensions.

What’s on Offer
£Competitive Salary + excellent bonus structure
Own Office & Car Parking space.