Solicitor/CILEX – Private Client, 2-4 PQE

Jobtailor; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Private Client lawyer to manage a diverse caseload, advise on wills, probate and powers of attorney, and build lasting client relationships in a collaborative team. You will contribute to business development and the growth of the Private Client Team with care and precision.

Applicants should have 2–4 PQE in Private Client matters and hold a Solicitor or CILEX qualification, with a strong commercial mindset and proactive approach.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ PQE in Private Client matters.
• Solicitor or CILEX qualification as specified by the role.
• Strong commercial awareness and workload management.

Responsibilities

• Handle your own diverse and rewarding caseload.
• Advise clients on wills, probate, powers of attorney, and related matters.
• Build long-term relationships and become a trusted adviser.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives to attract new clients.
• Contribute to the evolution and success of the Private Client Team.
• Work on complex and sensitive client matters with care, integrity, and expert precision.

Skills

Private Client Matters Management

Commercial Awareness

Organisational Excellence

Initiative

Empathy

Communication

Collaboration

Client Relationship Building

Education

Solicitor Qualification

CILEX Qualification

Job description

• Handle your own diverse and rewarding caseload
• Advise clients on wills, probate, powers of attorney, and related matters
• Build long-term relationships and become a trusted adviser
• Support business development and marketing initiatives to attract new clients
• Contribute to the evolution and success of the dynamic Private Client Team
• Work on complex and sensitive client matters with care, integrity, and expert precision
• Report to Fiona Dodd

Requirements

• 2–4 years’ PQE managing your own Private Client matters
• Experience handling a variety of matters with professionalism and empathy
• Ability to manage workload and know when to delegate
• Commercial awareness and genuine understanding of clients’ priorities
• Ambition, vision, and desire to contribute to the team’s success
• Collaborative mindset and drive to support clients and colleagues
• High level of initiative and proactive approach
• Organisational excellence with strong prioritising skills
• Ability to communicate with compassion and clarity
• Desire to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
• Solicitor or CILEX qualification, as specified by the role title

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing Private Client matters, including wills, probate, and powers of attorney, while building long-term client relationships. Exhibits strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to support business development and team success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 2–4 Years' PQE
• Private Client Matters Management
• Solicitor Or CILEX Qualification
• Commercial Awareness
• Organisational Excellence

Hard Skills

• Wills
• Probate
• Powers Of Attorney
• Client Advising
• Business Development

Soft Skills

• Professionalism
• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Initiative

Certifications & Qualifications

• Solicitor Qualification
• CILEX Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Private Client
• Client Relationships
• Marketing Initiatives
• Workload Management
• Team Success