Private Client Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days holiday

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel card loan

Staff social events

Flexible working

Job summary

eNL Legal Recruitment seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their Leeds team. You will handle wills, probate, estate planning, LPA, and trusts, with the autonomy to manage your own caseload while collaborating with seniors on complex matters.

Hybrid working is offered along with ongoing training and a clear path for career development within a respected Yorkshire practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in wills, probate and estate planning.
• Strong client facing and service orientation.
• Interest in progressing toward STEP welcomed and valued.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on wills, Probate, estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and Court of Protection.
• Manage a varied caseload and work independently while collaborating with senior team members.
• Engage in business development and networking where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Own caseload management

Proactive attitude

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / 3+ PQE / Leeds / c£60,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well established team, offering a varied caseload, hybrid working and excellent opportunities for long term career development –

PQE REQUIRED: 3+

SALARY: Up to £60,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

A well established private client team is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join them in Leeds. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload, advising clients on a broad range of private client matters including wills, Probate, estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and Court of Protection work. This is a role offering plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work independently on your own matters while also working alongside more senior members of the team on complex cases. There is also scope to get involved in business development and networking, should this be something you are interested in.

The firm is committed to supporting its people and offers regular training and development, making this a good opportunity for someone looking to continue building their expertise and progress their career within private client.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years' PQE or equivalent experience within wills, probate and estate planning. You will be confident dealing with clients and managing your own caseload, with strong communication skills and a genuine focus on providing a high standard of client service. You will be a proactive and personable individual who enjoys working as part of a team while being capable of working independently. Experience from a leading firm would be advantageous, although this is not essential and an interest in working towards STEP would be welcomed.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a well established, full service law firm with a long standing presence across Yorkshire and a strong reputation for supporting individuals, families and professional organisations. The firm has a friendly and collaborative culture, with a hands on approach to client work and a genuine emphasis on developing its people. You will join an established team within a firm that offers the stability of an established practice alongside opportunities to develop and progress.

PACKAGE:

The firm offers a competitive salary depending on experience, together with a strong benefits package including an annual bonus scheme, 33 days' holiday including bank holidays, additional long service leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

Further benefits include Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, travel card loan, staff social events and a flexible, agile working environment.

Part-time applications will also be considered.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.