Private Client Lawyer

Clayton Legal; Yeadon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

33 days holiday

Long-service leave

Hybrid working

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Travel card loan

Staff social events

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking a qualified Wills & Estates Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its established Wills & Estates team in Yeadon. The role offers hybrid working, a supportive environment and clear opportunities to progress your career.

You will advise on wills, probate, estate planning and related matters, manage your own caseload with guidance from senior lawyers, and contribute to client care and business development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE, or equivalent experience
• Experience in wills, probate and estate planning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels
• A commitment to providing excellent client care and consistently meeting client expectations
• A proactive, positive approach to your own professional development

Responsibilities

• Advising clients across the full range of private client matters, including wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration, Court of Protection matters and trusts
• Providing clear, practical legal advice and delivering excellent client care
• Managing your own caseload and developing strong, lasting client relationships
• Assisting senior fee earners with more complex matters, providing an opportunity to broaden your experience and develop your technical expertise
• Contributing to the team's wider marketing and business development activity, including written content and occasional events

Skills

Wills & Estates experience

Strong communication

Client care

Collaborative working

Marketing & BD

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Full-time, permanent | Part-time options welcome | Hybrid working

A role where your career and wellbeing matter

Our client is committed to creating a supportive, positive and flexible working environment where people can do their best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll join an established Wills & Estates team where your professional development is encouraged, your contribution is valued, and you’ll have the opportunity to build your expertise and progress your career.

With flexible, agile working, hybrid arrangements and a genuine focus on work-life balance, this is an opportunity to join a team that understands that a successful career should work alongside a fulfilling life.

What you can expect:

• Competitive, negotiable salary, based on your experience and qualifications
• Annual bonus of up to 10% of basic salary
• 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Additional long-service leave - 2 extra days after five years and a further 3 days after ten years
• The option to purchase additional annual leave each year
• Flexible and hybrid working to support a positive work-life balance
• Regular training and professional development to help you achieve your career goals
• Support to keep your knowledge current with ongoing legal developments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Annual travel card loan
• Funded staff social events - always optional
• A welcoming, collaborative culture where people are encouraged to develop and succeed
• The opportunity to gain further qualifications, including STEP, with support where appropriate
• The opportunity

Our client is looking for a qualified Wills & Estates Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience) to join its established Wills & Estates team.

Following a structured onboarding process, you’ll have the autonomy to manage your own caseload while also benefiting from the support and experience of colleagues around you.

Your work will include:

• Advising clients across the full range of private client matters, including wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration, Court of Protection matters and trusts
• Providing clear, practical legal advice and delivering excellent client care
• Managing your own caseload and developing strong, lasting client relationships
• Assisting senior fee earners with more complex matters, providing an opportunity to broaden your experience and develop your technical expertise
• Contributing to the team's wider marketing and business development activity, including written content and occasional events

You’ll receive regular training and development, helping you stay up to date with changes in the law while building the skills and experience needed to achieve your longer-term career ambitions.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a genuine commitment to clients and collaborative working.

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE, or equivalent experience
• Experience in wills, probate and estate planning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels
• A commitment to providing excellent client care and consistently meeting client expectations
• A proactive, positive approach to your own professional development

Desirable

• Technical experience gained within a leading or well-regarded firm
• An interest in working towards STEP qualification
• Experience or an interest in contributing to marketing and business development
• Training and support will be provided where needed, so the right attitude, client focus and willingness to develop are just as important as your existing technical experience.

Location & working arrangements

The role is based at our client's Yeadon office, with hybrid working available to provide flexibility and support a healthy work-life balance.

Some travel to other offices may occasionally be required.

This a full-time, permanent position, however part-time applications are also very welcome.

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your career, have genuine flexibility and become part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you