Solicitor / Associate / Legal Executive – Private Client

Smith Partnership; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Smith Partnership is expanding its Private Client team and inviting applications for Solicitor / Associate or Legal Executive roles in the Private Client / Wills and Probate group. The role involves drafting Wills and LPAs, administering estates, and using trusts to mitigate home fees, with a focus on client care and accuracy.

The successful candidate will have 2–4 years PQE in Private Client, a current practising certificate or CILEX, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Take instructions and draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Administer Estates and use trusts to mitigate home fees.
• Assist with administration of estates and related tax considerations.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Independent & team work

Education

Qualified lawyer / CILEX England & Wales

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solicitor / Associate / Legal Executive – Private Client

Office

Varied

Hours

Full Time - 9AM to 5PM (Monday to Friday)

Smith Partnership is a leading law firm in the East Midlands and Staffordshire, employing around 200 colleagues across 5 offices, who recently celebrated winning the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 .

We’re a growing firm, renowned for our comprehensive legal services, jargon-free approach and exceptional client care.

About Us:

We are expanding our Private Client team leading to an opportunities to join one our Burton or Derby offices.

At Smith Partnership, our Private Client team is around 20 strong and is evolving and growing rapidly. Our team is placed at the heart of the firm, collaborating with our other market leading areas of expertise to deliver joined up solutions for our clients and those of our close business partners.

Having embraced the use of technology to help us work smart and produce the best quality results for our clients, we are growing our team with like-minded Private Client practitioners. Our vision can offer you an exciting opportunity to develop your career on a clear path within one of our areas of expertise, whether that is specialist estate planning, our Wills and LPA team, or administering trusts and estates.

Role overview:

We are seeking to expand the team and are searching for a motivated and detail-oriented Solicitor / Associate (we will also accept applications for Legal Executive roles) to join our Private Client / Wills and Probate team. The ideal applicants will be able to work in an organised and efficient work manner, and be experienced in a broad range of matters, to include, but not limited to: -

Taking instructions and drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, able to deal with the administration of Estates, comfortable with the use of Trusts in the mitigation of residential home fees and used to dealing with Inheritance Tax as part of the Administration of Estates

This role is ideal for proactive candidates looking to advance their career in the legal field within a reputable firm.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified lawyer with a current practising or CILEX certificate in England and Wales
• Previous experience of drafting Wills and LPAs.
• Previous experience of estates.
• 2-4 years PQE, ideally within Private Client.
• An understanding of asset preservation trusts and Wills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• A chance to work with a diverse and prestigious client base.

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