Private Client Lawyer

Service Care Legal; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Private Client Lawyer with 4-5 years of PQE in private client law. The ideal candidate will handle various private client matters, including wills and trusts, in a supportive and professional environment. Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000, depending on qualifications. This role offers a great opportunity for professional growth and autonomy in case management.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Around 4-5 years' PQE in private client law.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Confident managing own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full spectrum of private client work.
• Run matters from initial instruction to completion.
• Opportunity for progression within the team.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Wills and probate expertise

Trusts management

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is working with a respected law firm, based in Cambridge, who are looking to add a Private Client Lawyer to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with solid experience in private client work who is seeking a hands-on role within a supportive, professional environment.

Role

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £45,000 TO £60,000 (higher bracket for STEP-qualified/trust experience)

The Role

• Handling the full spectrum of private client work, including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, and estate administration.
• Running matters from initial instruction through to completion with autonomy and client contact.
• Opportunity for progression and development within a growing team.

About You

• Around 4-5 years' PQE in private client law (but strong candidates with non-traditional backgrounds will also be considered).
• Ideally local to Cambridge and happy to work fully office-based.
• Confident managing your own caseload, with strong client care and communication skills.
• STEP qualification and/or demonstrable trust experience will be highly regarded (and attract a higher salary bracket).

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
• Enhanced salary available for STEP-qualified lawyers or those with strong trust work experience.
• Stability of an established, highly regarded firm with strong local ties.

If this Private Client Lawyer position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.