Private Client Solicitor

eNL; Chester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Career progression

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE to join the Chester team and manage a varied private client caseload, delivering clear guidance on wills, probate and estate planning.

You will work with autonomy in a supportive, ambitious department, building relationships with individuals and families while contributing to strategic growth and development of the practice. Salary up to £60,000 (DOE) with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong technical expertise across Wills, Probate, estate administration and succession planning.
• Experience managing a varied caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Sensitive and professional approach when dealing with clients and families.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage priorities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to developing client relationships.
• Genuine enthusiasm for business development and contributing to the growth of the team.

Responsibilities

• Advising on wills, estate and succession planning.
• Handling probate and estate administration matters.
• Advising on LPA and Court of Protection matters.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to strategic department development.
• Developing professional networks and generating new business.
• Attending networking events to grow the private client offering.

Skills

Wills and estate planning

Probate

Estate administration

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Client relationship management

Business development

Autonomy

Commercial awareness

BD in private client

Job description

Private Client Solicitor, 5+ PQE, Chester - Build Your Profile and Shape the Future of a Growing Private Client Team

Salary to c£60,000 (DOE) | Excellent Benefits | Genuine Career Progression

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a collaborative and ambitious team in Chester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Private Client lawyer looking for a role offering genuine autonomy, high-quality work and the opportunity to play an active part in the continued development of the department. You'll work closely with experienced colleagues while building lasting relationships with individuals and families and further developing your technical expertise.

The Role

You will manage a varied private client caseload, advising individuals and families across a broad range of matters and providing clear, practical and tailored legal advice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on Wills, estate and succession planning.
• Handling Probate and estate administration matters.
• Advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
• Building and maintaining trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Supporting clients with empathy and professionalism through complex and sensitive personal matters.
• Working closely with the Head of Department and wider leadership team to contribute to the strategic development of the practice.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting the development of less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
• Developing professional networks and identifying opportunities to generate new business.
• Attending networking and business development events and contributing to the continued growth of the private client offering.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Private Client Solicitors who can demonstrate:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong technical expertise across Wills, Probate, estate administration and succession planning.
• Experience managing a varied caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A sensitive and professional approach when dealing with clients and their families.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to developing client relationships.
• A genuine enthusiasm for business development and contributing to the continued success of the team.

The Opportunity

This is more than simply an opportunity to take on another Private Client caseload. You'll be joining an ambitious team where experienced lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop their own client relationships and play a meaningful role in shaping the future direction of the department.

You'll benefit from working closely with experienced colleagues and senior leadership, while having the autonomy to develop your own profile and expertise. There is genuine scope for career progression and the opportunity to make a real contribution to the continued growth of the practice.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary of up to c£60,000 (DOE), together with a strong remuneration package and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

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