Private Client Solicitor

Matthew James Recruitment Ltd; Great Oakley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to manage a caseload independently. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of PQE and expertise in areas such as estates, wills, and trusts. This position involves engaging with commercial clients to expand the caseload and requires strong business development skills. Operations are based in Corby, serving clients throughout Northamptonshire.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years' PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Experienced in handling estates, administration, and trusts.
• Confident in business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload independently without supervision.
• Advise clients on estates, wills, and trusts.
• Build relationships with commercial clients for caseload growth.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Legal Knowledge in Estates & Administration

Legal Knowledge in Estate & Inheritance Planning

Legal Knowledge in Wills

Legal Knowledge in Trusts

Legal Knowledge in LPAs

Education

3+ years' PQE

Job description

Our Private Client team is seeking to appoint an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive, technically competent and capable of managing their own caseload independently without the need of supervision, based at our Corby office and servicing our clients throughout the Northamptonshire counties.

You will ideally have 3+ years' PQE, and have competent knowledge advising in the following areas:

• Estates & Administration
• Estate & inheritance planning
• Wills
• LPAs
• Trusts

Be confident and willing to work with our Commercial teams based in Corby and build relationships with our commercial clients to help build a caseload in Corby. This position requires a thirst for Business Development and ability to engage with new contacts and opportunities to expand our client base in Corby.