Private Client Fee Earner

Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Free Parking (Hartlepool office)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Ltd is seeking an experienced Fee Earner to join their Private Client Department across Hartlepool and Middlesbrough offices. The successful candidate will handle various private client responsibilities including drafting wills, providing estate planning advice, and supporting high-net-worth individuals. Applicants must have at least 3 years PQE in Private Client law, with STEP or Lifetime Lawyers accreditation preferred. The firm offers a supportive working environment with competitive salaries and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in Private Client law required.
• Strong technical knowledge in private client matters.
• Confidence to handle complex and sensitive matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in private client work.
• Drafting wills and trusts.
• Offering estate planning and inheritance tax advice.
• Administering estates and probate.
• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families.

Skills

Private Client law experience

Excellent communication skills

Client care skills

Proactive and organised approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

STEP or Lifetime Lawyers accreditation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced fee earner to join our Private Client Department.

With over 90 years of supporting clients across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire, Freers Askew Bunting is a well‑known and respected law firm. We’ve seen exceptional growth, with offices in Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Guisborough and Stokesley, and we have ambitious plans for the future.

We’re currently looking to recruit an experienced Fee Earner to join our expanding Private Client Team, working across our Hartlepool and Middlesbrough offices.

About the Role

You’ll manage a varied caseload and provide high‑quality legal support in all areas of private client work, including:

• Drafting wills and trusts
• Offering estate planning and inheritance tax advice
• Administering estates and probate
• Advising and supporting high‑net‑worth individuals and families

This role offers the opportunity to become a key part of one of our firm’s busiest and most successful departments.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a solicitor or legal executive with:

• At least 3 years PQE in Private Client law
• STEP or Lifetime Lawyers accreditation (desirable)
• Strong technical knowledge and a proactive, organised approach
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to handle complex, sensitive matters independently

Why Join Freers Askew Bunting?

We know that our team is the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a positive, progressive working environment and a range of benefits to support your development and wellbeing:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Free Parking (Hartlepool office)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities