PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR NQ to 2yrs PQE, EAST SUSSEX

Origin Legal; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected law firm is looking for a Junior Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in East Sussex. This role focuses on probate and estate administration, while also offering exposure to trusts, LPAs, and inheritance tax planning. Candidates must have NQ to 2 years PQE in private client law and an interest in obtaining further qualifications. A collaborative team environment is encouraged, providing an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly team

High staff retention rates

Qualifications

• Must have sat a private client seat.
• Experience managing a mixed & varied caseload is essential.
• Eager to develop skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and estate administration cases.
• Assist with wills, trusts, and LPAs.
• Work on complex tax and succession planning matters.

Skills

Private client law

Probate and estate administration

Wills

Inheritance Tax Planning

Succession planning

Education

NQ to 2 years PQE in Private Client

STEP / SFE qualification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR NQ to 2yrs PQE, EAST SUSSEX. I am keen to speak with Junior Private Client Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executive regarding a private client role we have for a well-respected law firm with multiple offices throughout the South including a London presence.

The initial focus will be on probate and estate administration, but the role offers much broader exposure including wills, trusts, LPAs and estate planning work – particularly for high-net-worth clients and business owners. There is also the chance to work alongside a respected partner on complex tax and succession planning matters, including international estates and trusts.

The ideal candidate will be NQ (must have sat a private client seat) to 2 years of experience within private client, be capable of managing a mixed & varied caseload, and be interested in obtaining a STEP / SFE qualification.

You will be working within a friendly and nurturing team working on a broad range of private client matters including but not limited to:

• Wills and inheritance disputes
• Declaration of Trusts
• Deeds of Variation
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Writing and Reviewing Your Wills
• Inheritance Tax Planning

The practice fosters a culture of collaboration, friendliness, and support, resulting in high staff retention rates.

If you are a skilled and ambitious Private Client Professional eager to take the next leap in a dynamic environment, where you can amplify and cultivate your skills please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Opportunities and Firm Context

A highly respected regional law firm is seeking to expand its thriving Private Client department following a significant increase in work. My client, a highly regarded regional law firm, is now looking to bolster their private client team with the hire of a Solicitor or Legal Executive due to increased volumes of private client work. They will consider applicants on either a full-time or part-time basis. Forming an integral part of the Private Client team, recognised as one of the leading teams globally, this Associate role will advise a range of UK clients on their succession and tax planning. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join a well-regarded and expanding firm.

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