Private Client Solicitor/ Director 3PQE+

Henderson Scott Limited; Tudhoe; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Sussex law firm is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Newhaven. This role offers a chance to manage diverse private client matters and potentially progress to a Director position. Candidates should have over 3 years PQE and strong skills in client management and mentoring. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits including health plans and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Health Cash Plan

25 days annual leave plus birthdays off

Enhanced sick and parental pay

Paid study leave

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Strong technical knowledge in wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning.
• Excellent mentoring and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Provide excellent client service with empathy and professionalism.
• Actively contribute to business development and networking.

Skills

Private Client knowledge

Client management

Mentoring

Networking

Education

Qualified Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Job description

Overview

Private Client Solicitor or Director | Location: Newhaven Office (or other local office, with some home working) | Contract: Full-time or Part-time | Salary: Competitive DOE

A leading Sussex law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Practitioner to join its supportive and well-regarded team. This role would also suit someone looking to step into a Director position, or an existing Director seeking a fresh challenge.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including:

• Probate and intestacies
• Taxable estates
• Wills and LPAs
• Court of Protection
• Trusts
• Management of client affairs

Working closely with the Head of Department, Directors, and other Solicitors, you will deliver exceptional client care while supporting and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage allocated client work independently and efficiently
• Provide excellent client service with empathy and professionalism
• Actively contribute to business development and networking
• Deliver fee income in line with targets
• Keep updated with changes in law and maintain CPD
• Supervise and support immediate support staff
• Ensure compliance with risk management, Solicitors Accounts Rules, and professional conduct standards

About You

• 3+ PQE as a Private Client Solicitor or Practitioner
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning
• Capable of working independently and taking initiative
• Excellent mentoring and supervisory skills
• Friendly, proactive, and confident in client-facing work
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Bonus schemes
• Personal Health Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus birthdays off
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Paid study leave
• Employee discounts

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, supportive firm where you can take real ownership of your career, with the potential to step into leadership at Director level.