Private Client Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with over 5 years of experience. This role involves managing a diverse private client caseload, mentoring junior colleagues, and providing tailored advice to high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers a competitive salary, opportunities for genuine progression, and a supportive culture with flexible working arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to advance their career in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Genuine progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in private client work.
• Experience with Wills and complex estate planning.
• Experience with Probate and estate administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality private client caseload.
• Advise high-net-worth individuals and family clients.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent client care skills

Confident

Empathetic

Commercially minded

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

STEP qualification or working towards STEP

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive - Cambridgeshire - (5 years +)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (5+ years' experience) to join a highly respected Legal 500-ranked firm in Cambridgeshire, recognised for its strong private client offering and longstanding client relationships

This role would suit an experienced private client practitioner seeking a senior position within a firm that values expertise, autonomy, and long-term career development

The Role:

You will take responsibility for a high-quality private client caseload, which may include:

• Wills and complex estate planning
• Probate and estate administration, including high-value estates
• Trust creation and administration
• Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
• Advising high-net-worth individuals and family clients

There will be significant client contact, with scope to mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued development of the private client department.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• 5+ years' experience in private client work
• STEP qualification or working towards STEP preferred
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills
• Confident, empathetic, and commercially minded
• Interested in leadership, supervision, or future progression

What's on Offer:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with experience)
• Senior-level exposure to high-quality Legal 500 work
• Genuine progression opportunities, including leadership potential
• Supportive and collaborative firm culture
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate

This is a superb opportunity for a senior Private Client professional looking to join a respected Cambridgeshire firm offering both stability and progression

If the above sounds of interest to you we'd love to hear from you

Apply below or contact Isabel at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible, quoting Role Ref: IM 59676 (Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive - Cambridgeshire)