Private Client Solicitor NQ +

Henderson Scott; Lewes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their Lewes office. This role involves advising UK and international private individuals, including high-net-worth clients, on estate planning and trust matters. Offering a competitive salary and supportive working environment, this position is ideal for solicitors with around 5 years' PQE.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Wellness support

Qualifications

• Around 5 years' PQE as a qualified solicitor.
• Experience or knowledge of trust taxation is advantageous.
• Strong organisation and client-focused professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Estate planning, including wills and lifetime giving advice.
• Trust creation, administration, and termination.
• Probate and estate administration, including Deeds of Variation.

Skills

Private client

Wills and probate

Probate

Solicitor

Education

Qualified solicitor (around 5 years' PQE)

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Private Client Solicitor
Lewes
Salary up to £60,000 plus benefits package

I am currently working with an established law that are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their Lewes office, they are seeking an NQ through to 4PQE max to join the team.

The role offers the chance to work within a highly regarded Private Client team, advising UK and international private individuals, including high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs. The firm is known for its exceptional service and top rankings in the legal sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Estate planning, including wills and lifetime giving advice
• Trust creation, administration, and termination
• Probate and estate administration, including Deeds of Variation
• Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney

The ideal candidate will have:

• Around 5 years' PQE as a qualified solicitor
• Experience or knowledge of trust taxation (advantageous)
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and client-focused professionalism
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively
• Experience supervising junior team members is a plus

The firm offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £60,000, a generous benefits package including private medical insurance and wellness support, plus a supportive, friendly working environment with opportunities for development.

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please reply to this email or send your CV to Tanya Brown at Henderson Scott as directed.

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Private Client Solicitor
Lewes
Salary up to £60,000 plus benefits package

I am currently working with an established law that are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their Lewes office, they are seeking an NQ through to 4PQE max to join the team.

The role offers the chance to work within a highly regarded Private Client team, advising UK and international private individuals, including high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs. The firm is known for its exceptional service and top rankings in the legal sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Estate planning, including wills and lifetime giving advice
• Trust creation, administration, and termination
• Probate and estate administration, including Deeds of Variation
• Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney

The ideal candidate will have:

• Around 5 years' PQE as a qualified solicitor
• Experience or knowledge of trust taxation (advantageous)
• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and client-focused professionalism
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively
• Experience supervising junior team members is a plus

The firm offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £60,000, a generous benefits package including private medical insurance and wellness support, plus a supportive, friendly working environment with opportunities for development.

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please reply to this email or send your CV to Tanya Brown at Henderson Scott as directed.

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Desired Skills and Experience

private client, Wills and probate, probate, Solicitor

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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