Private Client Lawyer

Nationwide Recruitment Service & HR Careers; Kenilworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to manage a caseload of wills, probate, and estate matters. The ideal candidate will have robust case management experience and a strong legal background in private client law. This opportunity offers competitive salary and various employee benefits including flexible working options and professional development support.

Benefits

23 days holiday + birthday off

Extra holiday with each year of service

Private medical care after probation

Cycle to work scheme

Training funding & professional development

Qualifications

• Candidates should be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Robust experience managing private client cases is required.
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate, and estate administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of private client matters including wills and probate.
• Advise clients on taxation and planning strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Lexcel and SRA standards.

Skills

Case management experience

Legal knowledge of wills and probate

Strong client communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Private Client Lawyer – Be the Trusted Expert Clients Turn To

Location: Coventry & Warwickshire Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive + Brilliant Benefits

Are you a private client lawyer who thrives on autonomy, precision, and genuine client care? We’re offering a standout opportunity to join a respected, forward-thinking firm where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your voice heard.

This is your chance to manage a full caseload of wills, probate, and estate matters in a team that blends professionalism with warmth — and where your contribution directly shapes the future of the department.

N.B. Please only apply if you meet the essential criteria. When answering application questions, be honest and transparent about your required experience. We value integrity and want to ensure the right fit for both you and our client.

What you’ll be doing :

• Managing a full caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Court of Protection Deputyships, Powers of Attorney, and Private Trusts / Settlements
• Advising clients on income and capital taxation, tax planning, and long-term care strategies
• Handling cases from initial instruction through to completion with clarity and care
• Drafting and approving legal documentation with precision
• Staying sharp and up to date with changes in your practice area
• Representing the firm at industry events and contributing to business development initiatives
• Supporting the growth and smooth running of the department through proactive collaboration
• Working to Lexcel and SRA standards with integrity and discretion

What we’re looking for :

• Ideally, a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Robust case management experience in a busy private client department
• Strong legal knowledge of wills, probate, and estate administration
• Someone who can manage a caseload confidently

Experience using case management systems and time recording

• Solid IT skills and familiarity with Lexcel, SRA Standards & Regulations, and Money Laundering Regulations
• A professional who leads with integrity, discretion, and client-first thinking

Why join us? Because we invest in our people :

Time Off & Flexibility

• 23 days holiday + your birthday off
• Extra holiday with each year of service
• Holiday purchase scheme

Everyday Perks

• Free parking
• Dress-down last Friday of the month
• Free / subsidised legal fees

Health & Wellbeing

• Private medical care (after probation)
• Eye care & flu jab vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay

📈 Growth & Recognition

• Long service awards
• Training funding & professional development

Refer-a-friend scheme

This role is easily commutable from Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, Rugby, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Solihull, Birmingham, Redditch, Banbury, Hinckley, Lutterworth, Tamworth, Atherstone, Alcester, and Daventry — making it ideal for private client professionals across the Midlands.

You might currently be known as :

• Private Client Solicitor
• Wills & Probate Lawyer
• Legal Executive – Private Client
• Trusts & Estates Solicitor
• Probate Fee Earner
• Court of Protection Lawyer
• Estate Planning Advisor
• Private Client Legal Advisor
• Locum Private Client Solicitor
• In-House Legal Counsel – Estates
• Head of Private Client
• Senior Associate – Wills & Probate
• Legal Consultant – Private Client
• Sole Practitioner – Wills & Probate