Private Client Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Great Oakley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor (Wills, Trusts, LPAs) for the Corby office. You’ll manage your own varied private client caseload end-to-end, with support from a well-established firm that values work-life balance and high standards of client care.

The role requires 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) with technically competent experience across wills, probate and estate planning.

Qualifications

• Solicitor (England and Wales) or CILEX Lawyer / Chartered Legal Executive
• Ideally 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in private client work
• Technically competent across wills, probate and estate planning
• Confident managing your own caseload without day-to-day supervision
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Proactive mindset and genuine interest in business development and building a local caseload

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied private client caseload independently, including: Wills, LPAs, Probate, estates and administration, Estate and inheritance planning, Trusts
• Providing clear, practical advice and delivering a high standard of client service
• Building relationships with commercial colleagues and supporting referrals from commercial clients
• Contributing to business development in Corby, including networking and developing new local contacts
• Maintaining strong file management, accuracy and compliance standards

Skills

Wills & LPAs

Probate & estate planning

Trusts

Client relationship management

Caseload management

Job description

Private Client Solicitor (Wills, Trusts, LPAs)

Location: Corby

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent)

If you’re a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive who enjoys running matters end-to-end, takes pride in technical quality, and wants a role where you can build a strong local profile, this is a great opportunity in Corby.

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced private client fee earner into their Corby office, servicing clients across Northamptonshire. You’ll be trusted to manage your own caseload independently, with the support of a well-established firm that values work-life balance, long-term careers and high standards of client care.

This role will suit someone who is confident advising across core private client work and who enjoys building relationships. You’ll also work closely with colleagues in the Commercial teams in Corby, developing relationships with commercial clients and building a sustainable pipeline locally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied private client caseload independently, including:
  • Wills
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
  • Probate, estates and administration
  • Estate and inheritance planning
  • Trusts
• Providing clear, practical advice and delivering a high standard of client service
• Building relationships with commercial colleagues and supporting referrals from commercial clients
• Contributing to business development in Corby, including networking and developing new local contacts
• Maintaining strong file management, accuracy and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• Solicitor (England and Wales) or CILEX Lawyer / Chartered Legal Executive
• Ideally 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in private client work
• Technically competent across wills, probate and estate planning
• Confident managing your own caseload without day-to-day supervision
• Strong client care and communication skills
• A proactive mindset and genuine interest in business development and building a local caseload

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 plus bonus and benefits
• A strong regional platform with a long-established reputation and a supportive culture
• Proper work-life balance and the opportunity to build a long-term career locally
• Benefits package including:
  • Pension scheme with employer matching up to 4%
  • Private healthcare (certain positions only and upon passing probation)
  • Group income protection (certain positions only)
  • Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3x salary
  • Competitive holiday entitlement that rises with length of service
  • Paid volunteer leave
  • Long service awards
  • Flexible benefits including the option to purchase additional annual leave, health screening and retail discounts
  • Discounted health club and gym memberships
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme (ICE, hybrid and electric), with EV charging points being rolled out across offices

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in Corby.