Private Client Fee Earner

Realm Recruit; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Coventry is seeking a Private Client Fee Earner. You will manage a diverse caseload, contribute to team development, and enjoy a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in private client matters and a collaborative mindset. The role offers a salary up to £65,000 and a bonus scheme for high performers.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – 10% on billing over target

1–2 days working from home

Clear internal progression structure

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Background in a reputable firm with quality standards.
• Approachable, proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed private client caseload.
• Supporting existing team members.
• Collaborating closely with legal secretaries and assistants.

Skills

Experience across a full range of Private Client matters

Exposure to HNW or complex estates

Strong understanding of best practice and compliance

Team-first mentality

Job description

We’re working with a well-established law firm in Coventry to recruit a Private Client Fee Earner to join their growing team.

Whether you’re an experienced Solicitor, Legal Executive, or other fee earner, this is a rare chance to step into a role that offers genuine flexibility, strong client exposure, and the potential to shape the future of a high-performing department.

There’s no need to build from scratch; the team is already well-structured and busy.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience across a full range of Private Client matters, including wills, probate, estate admin, LPAs, and trusts
• Exposure to HNW or complex estates and/or agricultural work is desirable
• Technically excellent, with a strong understanding of best practice and compliance
• Background in a reputable firm with quality standards
• Approachable, proactive and collaborative — a team-first mentality is key

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a mixed private client caseload tailored to your level of experience
• Supporting existing team members and contributing to team development
• Potentially mentoring more junior colleagues, depending on your background
• Collaborating closely with legal secretaries, a paralegal and a new business assistant
• Option to grow into a managerial or Head of Department role over time
• Playing a key part in the continued success and organic growth of the department

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme – 10% on billing over target (3.5x salary)
• Well-established firm with strong staff retention
• 1–2 days working from home
• Clear internal progression structure
• Employee-owned business, committed to staying independent and values-led
• Collaborative culture – no hierarchy, despite the team’s seniority and recognition

To apply or find out more in confidence, please contact Rachael Conley at 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail]