Private Client Lawyer - Part-Time (3-4 days)

Clayton Legal; Ipstones; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Christmas office closure

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Clayton Legal is recruiting a Private Client Lawyer for a busy regional firm with a supportive Private Client team. You will handle wills, LPAs, Court of Protection, trusts, deeds of variation, and inheritance tax planning within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years PQE or be an experienced solicitor seeking a part-time role (3-4 days per week). Excellent communication, organisational skills and a proactive, empathetic approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Private Client law.
• Confident handling a varied caseload independently.
• Technically strong across all aspects of Private Client work.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive, approachable and empathetic.
• Collaborative team player with good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload covering wills, LPAs, Court of Protection, trusts, deeds of variation and inheritance tax planning.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to deliver high-quality advice.
• Work collaboratively within the Private Client team to support growth.

Skills

Private Client law

Client communication

Time management

IT skills

Education

Solicitor/Legal Executive qualification

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Clayton Legal is recruiting a Private Client Lawyer for a busy regional firm with a supportive Private Client team. You will handle wills, LPAs, Court of Protection, trusts, deeds of variation, and inheritance tax planning within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years PQE or be an experienced solicitor seeking a part-time role (3-4 days per week). Excellent communication, organisational skills and a proactive, empathetic approach are essential.