Private Client Lawyer

eNL; Sheet; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Private Client Lawyer with 5+ PQE to join a well-established Hampshire firm. You will manage wills, probate, trusts and estate administration, delivering clear, practical advice to high-net-worth individuals and business clients.

The role offers hybrid working and a path to specialist growth within a supportive team. You will draft wills and related documents to a high standard, liaise with banks, HMRC and financial advisers, and contribute to departmental development through

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in private client law.
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and estate administration.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, trusts and estate administration.
• Draft wills and related documents to a high standard and provide clear, practical legal advice on estate planning.
• Liaise with HMRC, banks and financial advisers; maintain accurate records and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to growth of the department through process improvements and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Wills & probate

Estate administration

Client relations

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER, 5+ PQE, HAMPSHIRE, £55,000 - £65,000 DOE –

This full-time Private Client Lawyer position in Hampshire offers a salary of £55,000 to £65,000 and hybrid remote working. Joining a well-established high street firm, the successful candidate will manage a varied caseload covering wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration. Duties include drafting legal documents to a high standard, advising on estate planning, and conducting client meetings both in person and remotely. The role suits a solicitor or legal executive with at least five years' PQE who can build strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals and business clients. Key skills include technical expertise, clear communication and meticulous attention to detail.

THE ROLE

You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration, providing clear, practical legal advice on estate planning and related matters. You will draft wills and legal documents to a high standard, conduct client meetings both in person and remotely, and build strong client relationships. The role also involves liaising with HMRC, banks and financial advisers, maintaining accurate records and regulatory compliance, and contributing to the continued growth of the department through marketing initiatives and process improvements.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be a Solicitor or experienced Fee Earner with 5+ PQE, strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and estate administration, and excellent communication and client care skills. Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and business clients would be advantageous. You will be organised, proactive and confident managing a busy caseload independently, while contributing to a supportive team and delivering high-quality legal advice and exceptional client service.

THE FIRM

You will join a well-established high street law firm with a strong reputation for client care, offering a varied caseload, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to develop your specialist expertise. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including pension and holiday entitlement, alongside opportunities for career progression and the chance to play an active role in the continued growth of the Private Client department.

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