Private Client Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Kettering; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Group income protection

Death in service

Holiday entitlement

Volunteer leave

Long service awards

Flexible benefits

Health club discounts

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive for a role based in Kettering. You will manage wills, probate, IHT and trusts, while supporting junior colleagues and upholding high client-care standards.

Flexible FT/PT options are available in a supportive team environment. The role offers a salary of £55,000 to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits, with a strong client base and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Solicitor (England and Wales) or CILEX Lawyer / Chartered Legal Executive.
• Solid private client experience (ideally 5+ years’ PQE, but flexibility will be considered).
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, IHT and trusts.
• Confidence supporting and supervising junior colleagues.
• Organised, commercially aware and approachable working style.
• Enjoys building relationships and developing referral networks.
• STEP qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload including wills, probate and trusts.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues across the team.
• Support and supervise junior team members.
• Build relationships with clients and professional referrers.
• Maintain high standards of client care and compliance.
• Collaborate with Head of Team and wider department.

Skills

Client care

Team supervision

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor (England & Wales) or CILEX Lawyer/Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive (Wills, Trusts, LPAs & Estate Admin)

Location: Kettering

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Ideally 5+ years’ PQE (flexible for strong candidates)

If you’re a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive who enjoys high-quality private client work, takes pride in technical standards, and likes being part of a genuinely supportive team, this is a strong opportunity in Kettering.

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced private client fee earner into their well-established team. This is a key hire into a busy and growing department, with the chance to work closely with the Head of Team, support junior colleagues, and help maintain excellent client care and compliance standards.

You’ll manage a varied private client caseload with an existing client base, while also playing a visible role in supporting the wider team. Full-time or part-time working is available.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied private client caseload, including:
• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Powers of Attorney
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Trust creation and administration
• Supporting and supervising junior team members
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues across the team
• Helping maintain high standards of client care, compliance and file quality
• Building relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

What We’re Looking For

• Solicitor (England and Wales) or CILEX Lawyer / Chartered Legal Executive
• Solid private client experience (ideally 5+ years’ PQE, but flexibility will be considered)
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, IHT and trusts
• Confidence supporting and supervising junior colleagues
• Organised, commercially aware and approachable working style
• Enjoys building relationships and developing referral networks
• STEP qualification is advantageous but not essential

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits
• High-quality work and an existing client base
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with strong leadership
• Full-time or part-time considered
• 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 or part-time, permanent role based in Kettering.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.