Solicitor - Private Client | 3+ pQE / CiLEX equivalent

QED Legal; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal's client in York is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or CILEX lawyer to join the team and own a varied caseload.

You will handle wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, tax and trusts with direct client contact and a focus on practical, compliant advice. You’ll also develop client relationships and support the wider practice in development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Specialist experience in private client work including wills, probate and trusts.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong client-facing and regulatory compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents for private clients.
• Investigate estate assets and liabilities.
• Prepare probate applications and HMRC submissions.
• Manage client relationships, file management, time recording and billing.
• Contribute to business development and support junior colleagues.

Skills

Private client law

3+ PQE

CILEX route possible

Education

Solicitor qualification

CILEX qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer | 3+ PQE | York

Looking for a Private Client role where you can take ownership of your caseload, build lasting client relationships and contribute to the wider team?

QED Legal's client is looking to speak with an experienced Private Client Solicitor or suitably qualified CILEX lawyer to join its team in York.

You’ll manage a varied caseload covering wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, tax and trusts. The role combines hands-on technical work with direct client contact, giving you the opportunity to provide practical advice through important and often sensitive decisions.

Your responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing legal documents, investigating estate assets and liabilities, preparing probate applications and HMRC submissions, and ensuring matters progress efficiently. You’ll also take ownership of client relationships, file management, time recording and billing, maintaining high standards of service and regulatory compliance throughout.

There’s scope to contribute beyond your own caseload. You’ll have the opportunity to guide junior colleagues and support staff on allocated matters, delegate work appropriately and contribute to the development of the wider practice. Building relationships with clients and professional referrers, supporting business development and identifying improvements to how matters are managed will also form part of the role.

The firm is looking for someone with at least three years’ relevant post-qualification experience, strong technical knowledge across private client work and the confidence to manage matters independently. You’ll need sound commercial judgement, a thoughtful approach to client care and the ability to balance quality advice with effective file management.

York | Private Client | 3+ PQE | Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

If you’re ready to take the next step in Private Client and want a role combining varied work, client relationships and the opportunity to make a wider contribution, it’s worth a conversation.