Private Client Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in Chichester, West Sussex, seeks a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 1-5 years' PQE to join its growing team. You will handle a broad range of high-quality private client work in a supportive environment.

You will manage your own varied caseload and advise on wills, probate, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, and trust work, with exposure to Court of Protection matters and wealth preservation planning.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years PQE in Private Client law
• Experience handling wills, probate and estate administration
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Professional and empathetic approach
• Excellent organisational and file management abilities
• Desire to develop technically and progress career
• Interest in networking and business development

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied caseload of private client matters
• Advise on wills and estate planning, probate and estate administration
• Handle trust creation and administration; succession and wealth preservation planning
• Support Court of Protection matters
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development

Skills

PQE 1-5 years

Private client experience

Client care

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Solicitor or CILEX qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive

1-5 Years' PQE - Chichester, West Sussex - Competitive Salary + Benefits

A well-established and highly respected regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing team in Chichester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with 1-5 years' post-qualification experience to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, handling a broad range of high-quality private client work.

The Opportunity

You will manage your own varied caseload and advise clients on a range of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Trust creation and administration
• Court of Protection matters
• Succession and wealth preservation planning

The role offers you exposure to quality work, direct client contact and the opportunity to build long-term professional relationships within an established private client practice.

About You

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives who possess:

• 1-5 years' PQE in Private Client law
• Experience managing a caseload of wills, probate and estate administration matters
• Strong client care and communication skills
• A professional and empathetic approach
• Excellent organisational and file management abilities
• A desire to develop technically and progress their career
• An interest in networking and business development

Candidates with a solid grounding in Private Client work who are looking to broaden their expertise and take the next step in their careers are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Firm

The successful candidate will join a long-established regional firm with an excellent reputation for providing high-quality legal advice and outstanding client service. The firm offers a friendly and supportive working culture, a strong referral network, and genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• High-quality private client work
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Established client base and strong local reputation
• Ongoing professional development

We look forward to hearing from you.

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