Senior Private Client Lawyer – Hybrid/Flexible Hours

Clayton Legal; Luton, Hatching Green, Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working arrangements

Days annual leave plus bank holidays

Christmas closure

Your birthday off every year

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme with 5% employer conrib

Free wills and conveyancing services

Fresh fruit provided in the office

Job summary

Clayton Legal represents a highly regarded law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to advise on probate, wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney. The role is based in the Luton area with hybrid working and flexible hours.

You will join a supportive private client team across Harpenden, Luton and Milton Keynes, handling a varied caseload independently while enjoying a collaborative culture and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years' PQE (or equivalent experience).
• Strong technical knowledge across Private Client matters.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• A professional yet approachable manner.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• A genuine passion for helping clients navigate important life decisions.

Responsibilities

• Probate and estate administration for taxable and non-taxable estates.
• Applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Wills and estate planning.
• Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
• Court of Protection applications.
• Trusts and Declarations of Trust.
• Inheritance Tax planning.
• Elderly client matters.
• Care fee funding advice.
• Capacity issues and Power of Attorney administration.

Skills

8+ PQE

Private Client expertise

Client care

Caseload management

Communication skills

Job description

Clayton Legal represents a highly regarded law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to advise on probate, wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney. The role is based in the Luton area with hybrid working and flexible hours.

You will join a supportive private client team across Harpenden, Luton and Milton Keynes, handling a varied caseload independently while enjoying a collaborative culture and clear progression opportunities.