Private Client Solicitor

DJH; East Midlands; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hybrid working

Birthday day off

Company pension

Health & wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

DJH based in the Midlands is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its growing Estate Planning team. You will handle high‑quality private client work, including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trusts, within a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role is primarily based at our Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent with flexibility for candidates from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester or Midlands offices. A portion of travel and a hybrid working pattern are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified or newly qualified solicitor with experience in private client work such as Wills, Powers of Attorney and trusts.
• Proven ability to handle estate administrations and liaise with high-net-worth clients.

Responsabilités

• Manage estate administrations, attorney and trust files with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Draft Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trust documents tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless client experience.

Connaissances

Estate planning

Wills & POA

Client relations

Formation

Qualified solicitor

Outils

Case management software

Description du poste

Description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

Department: Estate Planning

Location: Derby

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let's Talk About The Role

As a Private Client Solicitor, you’ll be fully immersed in our experienced Estate Planning team, playing a meaningful role in supporting clients at important stages of their lives. You’ll join a team that has gone from strength to strength, where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development are genuinely valued.

Our highly regarded and successful Estate Planning team is primarily based at our Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent. That said, we’re happy to consider candidates who are predominantly based at our Manchester, Liverpool, Chester or Midlands offices, with one day per week spent at our Head Office. We’ll cover your travel expenses, making sure you're part of the team without needing to be Stoke-based full time.

Skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or newly qualified solicitor to build confidence and expertise within a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment. With hands‑on experience, structured support, and clear progression opportunities, you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and grow your career. You will:

• Be responsible for management of estate administrations, attorney and trust files, with guidance from senior colleagues
• Draft high‑quality Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documentation tailored to meet the needs of high‑net‑worth individuals and business owners
• Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, benefiting from shared expertise across the group to deliver a seamless client experience

Let's Talk About You And Your Skills

Motivated and eager to take the next step in your career, you will:

• Be a qualified or newly qualified solicitor (or possess equivalent qualifications and practical experience)
• Have proven experience within Private Client, with a good understanding of estate administration, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts
• Be comfortable working with electronic case management systems
• Thrive in a supportive, team‑oriented environment where learning and development are encouraged
• Enjoy building relationships with high net worth clients and demonstrate strong communication skills in a client‑facing role

Let's Talk Benefits

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Volunteer day
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here.

If this role as a Private Client Solicitor sounds good, then what’s stopping you?