Private Client Solicitor - Poole
(3+ Years' PQE)

A highly regarded Dorset-based law firm, renowned for its specialist private client expertise, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its expanding team in Poole. The firm advises a prestigious client base including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, and agricultural clients, offering complex estate planning and wealth structuring advice. This is an exceptional opportunity to take on high-value, technically challenging work in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

The Role
Working within a collaborative and respected team, the successful candidate will handle a varied caseload with a strong focus on:

• Complex estate and tax planning
• Business succession planning for family-owned and entrepreneurial ventures
• Trust creation, administration, and related tax issues
• Wills, LPAs, and Court of Protection matters
• Advising agricultural clients on succession and wealth preservation strategies

The role offers direct client contact and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with influential and high-value clients across the region.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in private client law
• Proven track record advising high-net-worth clients, business owners, and farming families
• Knowledge of inheritance tax planning, trusts, and estate administration
• Comfortable working with complex asset structures and family dynamics
• Business development skills with the ability to maintain and grow client/referrer relationships
• A network of referrers or a client following would be a distinct advantage
• Confident working independently and contributing to the wider team's success

Why Join This Firm?

• A market leader in private client work across Dorset and beyond
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Strong pipeline of high-quality, complex work from loyal clients
• Excellent prospects for career development and leadership
• Friendly, collaborative working culture with flexible/hybrid working options
• Clear support for progression and autonomy to grow your practice

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven private client lawyer seeking to take the next step in their career within a firm that values excellence, client care, and long-term growth.