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NQ Private Client Solicitor

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Private Client Solicitor | NQ-2 PQE | Farnham, Surrey
Entrepreneurial Firm | High-Quality Work | Genuine Career Development
Qualifying into Private Client law is an exciting point in your career. The right environment gives you the quality of work to develop, the support to build confidence and the freedom to start taking ownership of your career.
A highly regarded and entrepreneurial Surrey firm is looking to appoint an NQ-2 PQE Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team in Farnham.
This is a firm that punches well above its weight. It has built a strong reputation for quality across multiple practice areas while retaining a genuinely friendly, down-to-earth culture where people are trusted to do their jobs well.
The Role
You'll join a close-knit Private Client team and work alongside experienced Partners on a varied caseload, including:
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Trusts and tax matters
- Court of Protection work
- General private client advisory work
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You'll have real client contact and responsibility from an early stage, while benefiting from the support and guidance of experienced lawyers around you.
The team is small enough that you'll be known and involved, rather than becoming another fee-earner in a large department. You'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, build client relationships and gradually take greater ownership of your work.
Why This Firm?
This is an entrepreneurial practice with a strong reputation for quality, but without the traditional corporate feel.
The culture is collaborative and personable, with strong retention, genuine teamwork across departments and a clear commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Hybrid working is also well established, with significant flexibility around how you balance home and office working.
Most importantly, the Partners are committed to developing their people, making this an excellent environment for someone at the start of their Private Client career.


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About You
- Newly Qualified to 2 years' PQE in Private Client
- Experience gained during your training contract or post-qualified career in wills, probate, trusts or related matters
- Strong client care and communication skills
- Organised, detail-focused and keen to develop
- Collaborative and commercially minded
- Looking for a firm where you can build a long-term career
What's On Offer?
- High-quality Private Client work
- Close support and mentoring from experienced Partners
- A friendly, entrepreneurial working environment
- Genuine opportunity to develop as the department grows
- Strong work-life balance and excellent staff retention
If you're looking for your first move after qualification, or are an NQ/1-2 PQE Private Client Solicitor ready for a firm that will invest in your development rather than simply give you a caseload, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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