Private Client Lawyer

ENL Legal Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Lawyer for a busy private client team in Northampton. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload including trusts, estate administration, wills, Court of Protection work and LPA matters, while maintaining client focus and high professional standards.

The role requires a Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE in private client work; STEP qualification or progress towards it is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE is required.
• Solicitor/Legal Executive level experience in private client work preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of private client matters including trusts, estate administration, wills, Court of Protection work and LPA matters.
• Manage your own caseload with autonomy, seeking help when needed and collaborating with the team.

Job description

Private Client Lawyer / 3+ PQE / Northampton / Salary circa 50k – 60k DOE / Are you an experienced Private Client Lawyer looking to join a busy private client team known for providing high-quality legal advice?

JOB TITLE

Private Client Lawyer

PQE

3+ PQE

LOCATION

Northampton

SALARY

Circa 50k – 60k DOE

OVERVIEW

• The successful Private Client Lawyer will be handling a varied caseload of private client matters including trusts, estate administration, wills, Court of Protection work and LPA matters.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients as well as deepening and broadening your expertise while collaborating with a forward-thinking team.
• You will be expected to manage your own caseload, seeking help when needed as well as having the autonomy to handle your own files while working closely with an experienced and welcoming team.
• The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor/Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE working within a private client department or equivalent.
• Whilst not essential, possessing the STEP qualification (or working towards) and experience, or interest in court of protection would be very advantageous.
• In addition to the above, the chosen candidate will also have excellent organisational skills, be able to work towards deadlines, and have strong IT skills with a sound working knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• This firm is known for providing expert and dedicated legal advice for families and businesses.
• They pride themselves on their level of service, independence and values.
• If you’re an experienced Private Client Lawyer looking for a new challenge, then get in touch to find out more about this opportunity!

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.