Private Client Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Mansfield is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their expanding team. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in private client work, focusing on matters such as probate, tax planning, and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong business development skills and the ability to support a growing department. This position offers a competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in private client work.
• Proven ability in business development with a strong billing history.
• Excellent client care skills, advising high-net-worth clients.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT skills, specifically MS Office and case management systems.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of private client matters.
• Manage complex matters and provide commercially focused advice.
• Maintain excellent client relationships.
• Mentor colleagues and share expertise.

Skills

Private client work experience

Business development

Client care skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Driving licence

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
Location:Mansfield
Hours:Full-time, Monday – Friday
Type:Permanent
Salary:Competitive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (10+ years’ PQE) to join a highly regarded and expanding Private Client team in Mansfield.

The Role

You will advise on a wide range of private client matters, including:

• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance tax and succession planning
• Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection cases and Trusts (where relevant)

The role will involve managing complex matters, providing commercially focused advice, and maintaining excellent client relationships. You’ll also play a key part in mentoring colleagues, sharing expertise and supporting the department’s continued growth.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 10 years’ experience in private client work
• Proven ability in business development and a strong billing history
• Excellent client care skills, with the ability to advise individuals including high-net-worth clients
• Strong organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good IT skills (MS Office and case management systems)
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport (essential)
• STEP membership (advantageous)

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Smaller team structure with paralegal support to assist with caseload management
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing and well-established firm
• A focus on staff wellbeing and professional development

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned private client lawyer to take the next step in their career, joining a firm with an excellent reputation and a genuine investment in its people. If this is something you are interested in, please send me your up-to-date CV to Tammara Kent at G2 Legal.