Private Client Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

33 days holiday incl bank holidays

Long service leave

Option to purchase additional annualle

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel card loan

Staff social events

Flexible, agile working

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Leeds is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join an established team. You will handle a varied caseload across wills, probate and estate planning, with scope for partner-led matters and business development.

The role offers hybrid working and good long‑term career progression. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years' PQE in wills, probate and estate planning, confidence dealing with clients, and a client‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in wills, probate and estate planning.
• Experience advising on a broad private client matters.
• Strong client service and ability to manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Own a varied private client caseload, including wills, probate and estate administration.
• Advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and Court of Protection work.
• Work independently while collaborating with senior team members; support business development.

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

JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED:3+

LOCATION: Leeds

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.