Private Client Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 4+ years PQE. The role involves managing a varied caseload including Wills and estate planning while mentoring junior staff and engaging in business development. A competitive salary up to £65,000 and a supportive working environment are offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Supportive working environment

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, and estate administration.
• Experience with succession planning for rural and farming clients is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal services across the full spectrum of private client work.
• Manage a varied caseload, including Wills, LPAs, probate, trusts, and estate planning.
• Support clients throughout the estate administration process.

Skills

Private Client Solicitor

Wills, probate, trusts

Estate administration

Client-focused mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum 4 years PQE

STEP qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor, 4+ Years PQE, Newcastle upon Tyne, up to c£65,000 (DOE) - Are you a skilled and motivated Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? My client, a respected and forward-thinking law firm, is expanding their highly successful Private Client team and seeking a talented individual to join them. JOB REF:0624.

THE ROLE:
• You will play a central role in delivering expert legal services across the full spectrum of private client work.
• Managing your own varied caseload, including Wills, LPAs, probate, trusts, and estate planning.
• Drafting legal documents such as Wills, LPAs, Trust Deeds, Deeds of Variation and more.
• Supporting clients throughout the estate administration process with sensitivity and clarity.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Playing an active part in business development to build client relationships and raise the firm’s profile.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from Private Client Solicitors with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE
• Proven expertise in Wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, and estate administration.
• Experience with succession planning for rural and farming clients would be advantageous, but not essential.
• STEP qualification is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and sensitively.
• A proactive, client-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• A genuine interest in developing your own network and profile, as well as the firm’s.

ON OFFER:
• Competitive remuneration package on offer
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with structured career progression.
• Access to a diverse, high-quality client base.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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