Private Client Solicitor

Posted 21 April 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Legal
ReferencePCSR1_1776756189

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Leading Belfast Law Firm

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded and market-leading Belfast law firm with a first-class reputation for quality, expertise, and client service across Northern Ireland. This is a standout chance to join a thriving and expanding Private Client team, with genuine scope for career progression, exposure to high-value work, and access to an industry-leading benefits package.

This firm is known for combining technical excellence with a modern, supportive culture - offering hybrid working, strong investment in career development, and some of the most competitive remuneration in the market.

About the Role

You will join a dynamic and forward-thinking Private Client team advising a sophisticated client base, including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and professionals. The work is varied, complex, and rewarding, with regular collaboration across the firm's wider corporate, property, and dispute resolution teams to deliver integrated, high-quality legal solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their expertise within a top-tier environment, where you will be trusted with meaningful responsibility and encouraged to build long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting and advising on wills, trusts, and succession planning strategies
  • Administering estates, trusts, and probate matters efficiently and accurately
  • Structuring tax-efficient estate planning and wealth transfer solutions
  • Advising on Powers of Attorney, advance directives, and future planning arrangements
  • Supporting clients on complex family wealth preservation and asset protection matters
  • Working collaboratively across departments to deliver joined-up legal advice
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships with a proactive and commercially aware approach

About You

This role is suited to an ambitious solicitor who is keen to progress their career within a high-performing and well-respected team. You will bring:

  • Qualified Solicitor with experience in private client law
  • Strong technical ability and excellent attention to detail
  • Confidence in managing client relationships and providing clear, practical advice
  • A proactive and commercially minded approach to problem-solving
  • A genuine interest in developing your career within a leading firm

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a prestigious Belfast law firm with an outstanding reputation
  • Exposure to complex, high-value and high-quality private client work
  • Access to a diverse and established client base
  • A collaborative and supportive full-service environment
  • Clear and structured career progression opportunities
  • Highly competitive salary and industry-leading benefits package

For further information on this role, apply via the link or Ciaran Gallagher at the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.

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