Private Client Solicitor

G2legal; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G2legal is representing a well-regarded law firm in Brighton & Hove, seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join a supportive team and lead high-quality private client matters.

You will manage your own caseload from inception to completion, supervise staff, maintain compliance, and deliver excellent client care while contributing to the department's development and growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong Private Client experience
• Ability to manage files independently
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proactive, client-focused approach
• Confident working independently and in a team
• Strong IT skills and case management systems experience
• Professional and empathetic manner

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload
• Drafting key legal documents and correspondence
• Handling new client enquiries and onboarding
• Attending client meetings and taking detailed instructions
• Progressing matters efficiently and in line with client expectations
• Supervising support staff and ensuring smooth file progression
• Maintaining strong financial control and compliance
• Providing clients with clear, regular updates throughout their matter
• Managing and safeguarding confidential documentation

Skills

Private Client law

Job description

Senior Private Client Solicitor

The Opportunity

Location: Brighton & Hove
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

A well‑regarded and growing law firm in Brighton & Hove is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its established and supportive team.

This role offers the opportunity to handle a varied and high‑quality Private Client caseload while playing a key role in delivering excellent client care and contributing to the continued development of the department.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of Private Client matters and take responsibility for matters from inception to completion. The role combines fee‑earning, client engagement, and supervisory responsibility.

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload
• Drafting key legal documents and correspondence
• Handling new client enquiries and onboarding
• Attending client meetings and taking detailed instructions
• Progressing matters efficiently and in line with client expectations
• Supervising support staff and ensuring smooth file progression
• Maintaining strong financial control and compliance
• Providing clients with clear, regular updates throughout their matter
• Managing and safeguarding confidential documentation

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor with strong experience in Private Client law
• Proven ability to manage files independently
• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills
• A proactive, client‑focused approach
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• Strong IT skills and experience using case management systems
• A professional and empathetic manner when dealing with clients

What’s on Offer?

• A supportive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to take on a senior role within a growing team
• High‑quality, varied Private Client work
• Career progression and long‑term development opportunities

We look forward to hearing from you.