Private Client Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded regional law firm seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive for their Gatwick office. Offering autonomy and support, the ideal candidate will handle Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Estate Administration, while contributing to business development in a client-facing role. Competitive salary and a supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Company pension

Additional leave

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Work from home opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Will writing and Probate.
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel between Gatwick and Brighton & Hove offices.

Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload of Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Estate Administration.
• Supporting clients in the Brighton & Hove area with occasional travel.
• Building client relationships and contributing to business growth.

Skills

Client care

Caseload management

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive - Gatwick (with travel to Brighton & Hove)
Salary: From £35,000 + Bonus | Job Type: Full-time | Experience: 2+ years PQE
Location: Gatwick (West Sussex) - RH10 1JH

We are working on behalf of our client, a well-regarded and growing regional law firm, to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their expanding team in Gatwick.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated private client lawyer who's looking to take the next step in their career in a role that offers autonomy, a strong support network, and real scope to develop business and grow a regional presence.

The Role
The successful candidate will join a friendly and established Private Client team, handling a varied caseload of Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Estate Administration. The position is based in Gatwick, but you'll also support clients in the Brighton & Hove area, so occasional travel between offices will be required.
This is a client-facing and business development-focused role, ideal for someone with the confidence and ambition to build relationships and contribute to the firm's ongoing growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Will writing and Probate
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
• A personable and professional approach to client care
• Willingness to travel between Gatwick and Brighton & Hove offices

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary starting from £35,000 per year (increasing depending upon experience)
• Flexible working options and genuine autonomy
• A well-established and supportive Private Client team
• Additional benefits including:
  • Company pension
  • Additional leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Work from home opportunities
• Monday to Friday schedule - no weekends

If you are interested in this role please contact Tanya Brown at Henderson Scott as directed.