Private Client Solicitor

QED Legal; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected Legal 200 practice in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor. You will manage your own caseload involving wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts, while working alongside experienced Partners. Competitive benefits include 25 days leave, private medical insurance, and hybrid working options. This is an excellent opportunity for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Private Medical Insurance

Travel benefits

Pension scheme

Well-being programme

Discounts on selected legal services

Qualifications

• Skilled in handling a variety of private client matters, including wills and probate.
• Strong technical knowledge of trusts and tax matters is beneficial.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress into a senior-level role.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of private client matters including wills and tax work.
• Deliver effective advice to a diverse range of clients.
• Draft and review various legal documents.

Skills

Handling wills

Probate

LPAs

Tax matters

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with minimum 3 years' PQE in Private Client law

Job description

The Firm

My client is a highly respected and well-established Legal 200 practice, with a strong reputation across the East Midlands for delivering outstanding legal services. Known for combining professional expertise with a personable, down-to-earth approach, they are regularly praised in client reviews for their exceptional quality of service. The Derby office offers a particularly close-knit and collaborative team, where you will work directly alongside 2 highly experienced Partners in an open and supportive environment.

Isn’t it time to progress your career with a firm where your contributions truly make a difference?

The Role

• Take responsibility for your own caseload of private client matters, covering wills, probate, LPAs, and trust and tax work.
• Deliver clear and effective advice to a wide range of clients including families, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Draft, negotiate and review a variety of legal documents including wills, deeds and trust arrangements.
• Work alongside 2 Partners in the Derby office, collaborating on complex matters while maintaining autonomy over your caseload.
• Contribute to the development of the team by supporting junior colleagues and engaging in business development activities.

You

• A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Private Client law.
• Skilled in handling wills, probate, LPAs, and ideally tax and trust matters.
• Strong technical knowledge combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress into a senior-level role.
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative, supportive setting.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Travel benefits.
• Pension scheme.
• Well-being programme.
• Discounts on selected legal services.
• Hybrid working once probation is successfully completed.

If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor seeking a senior position, or already in a senior role and looking for a new challenge at a well-established Legal 200 firm in Derby, then apply online today or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment for more details.