Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Private Client

Resourcing Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training & development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Opportunity to take responsibility

Job summary

Resourcing Group is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive for a well-established firm in the Farnham area. You will manage your own caseload across wills, probate and tax planning, with opportunities to contribute to business development.

The role suits a lawyer with 3–7 years PQE, seeking progression within a supportive team and a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Wills, Probate and Tax planning.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior fee earners.
• Strong communication and client relation skills.
• Commercial awareness with interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage own varied private client caseload: wills, probate, tax planning, trusts, Court of Protection matters.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Support business development and build relationships with referrers.

Skills

Private client experience

Client relationship skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Private Client

Location: Farnham
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for your next career move?

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its established Wills & Inheritance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with 3-7 years' PQE who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive environment. The role offers genuine opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility and long-term career progression.

The Role

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

• Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Tax planning
• Trust administration
• Court of Protection matters

Alongside your own caseload, you will also have the opportunity to take on a broader role within the team, including:

• Providing technical support and guidance to junior team members
• Supervising, mentoring and developing colleagues
• Contributing to the strategic development of the department
• Building strong relationships with existing referrers and professional contacts
• Supporting business development, networking and marketing initiatives
• Raising the profile of the department within the local and professional community

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Have 3-7 years' PQE within Private Client law
• Have strong experience across a broad range of private client matters
• Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge, particularly around complex estates and tax planning
• Have experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior fee earners
• Possess excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Be commercially aware, with an interest in business development
• Be proactive, collaborative and committed to providing an exceptional client service

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to take on genuine responsibility and influence the continued development of the department

If you are an experienced Private Client lawyer looking for a role where you can develop your career, take on greater responsibility and make a real contribution to a growing team, we would love to hear from you.