Job title: Private Client Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Belfast, UK
Job published: 18-02-2026
Job ID: 108844
Contact name: Nikki Bell
Phone number: +447542941500
Contact email: nikki@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Private Client Solicitor (2 -6 years PQE)

The Role

A leading, highly regarded Belfast law firm is seeking an ambitious and client-focused Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and families on complex and high-quality private client matters.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

  1. đź’Ľ Career progression in a highly respected, growing team.

  2. 🌍 Work alongside some of the most respected private client solicitors in Northern Ireland.

  3. 🏠 Hybrid working to help you maintain a great work-life balance.

The Role

    • Preparation of wills, trusts, letters of wishes and succession planning for individuals and business owners.
    • Administration of estates, drafting estate accounts and calculating IHT/NRB/RNRB allowances.
    • Advising on Enduring Powers of Attorney and assisting with registrations.
    • Controllership applications before the OCP and High Court.
    • Client advisory work across a mix of high‑net‑worth and general private client matters.

The Person

    • A technically strong solicitor with solid grounding in wills, trusts, estate administration and capacity law.
    • Someone who can work autonomously but also collaboratively. 
    • An individual who is proactive, organised and able to help develop relationships. 

    STEP qualification (completed or in progress) is advantageous but not essential.

The Rewards

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment 

  • Clear career progression opportunities

Next Steps

For further details or to apply for the Private Client Solicitor position, please contact Nikki Bell (nikki@huntersavage.com) at Hunter Savage. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your legal career with a highly regarded team. We look forward to hearing from you!