Private Client Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor / Fee Earner near Stafford. You will manage your own caseload with autonomy and benefit from a transparent, target-driven bonus structure in a hybrid working environment.

This role offers a realistic billing target, a generous bonus on fees above target, and long-term career prospects within a growing Private Client team. You will be based near Stafford and require a full driving licence to travel locally.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in Private Client or equivalent fee-earning experience
• Experience handling your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate and LPAs
• A full driving licence and ability to travel locally
• Stable employment history and commitment to a long-term move

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private client matters independently
• Advise on wills, probate and estate administration
• Handle Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Assist with trusts where experience allows
• Build and maintain relationships with clients across the local area

Skills

Independence

Client relationships

Wills knowledge

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Fee Earner

Location:Near Stafford

Salary: £45K - £60K

If you're a Private Client lawyer looking for more autonomy, a realistic billing target and a genuinely attractive bonus structure, this could be worth a conversation.

This is an opportunity to join an established Private Client team that is continuing to grow. While the immediate requirement has arisen due to maternity leave, the long-term plan is to permanently strengthen the department, giving the successful candidate a secure, long-term position rather than a fixed-term solution.

You’ll initially be based near Stafford, managing your own caseload with a high degree of independence. The firm is looking for someone who can work autonomously while still benefiting from the support of a wider Private Client team made up of experienced lawyers, paralegals and secretarial staff across multiple offices.

One of the standout features is the firm's transparent approach to performance and reward. Billing targets are clearly structured, and any fees generated above target attract a 25% bonus, offering a genuine opportunity to significantly increase your earnings. You'll also benefit from hybrid working, your birthday off each year, and additional annual leave awarded for each year of service up to five years.

What you'll do

• Manage a caseload of private client matters independently
• Advise on wills, probate and estate administration
• Handle Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Assist with trusts where experience allows, although this is not essential
• Build and maintain relationships with clients across the local area

What you'll need

• 2+ years' PQE in Private Client, or equivalent fee-earning experience
• Experience handling your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate and LPAs
• A full driving licence and ability to travel locally
• A stable employment history and commitment to a long-term move

About the company

This is a well-established regional law firm with a sizeable and growing Private Client department. The firm offers clear expectations, strong support and a transparent approach to progression and reward.