Job Description
Shape the Future of a Leading Private Client Team
Location: Lewes, East Sussex (Hybrid Working Available) | Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 (DOE)
Join a prestigious Legal 500 firm known for its deep client relationships and modern, people-first culture. This is a unique opportunity for a senior Private Client solicitor, at Senior Associate or Partner level, to step into a high-impact role within their growing Lewes office. With a team recognised for its excellence and trusted by generations of HNW clients, this is your chance to lead, mentor, and make a lasting mark.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a senior lawyer with solid experience in probate, estate administration and related private client matters. The successful candidate will join their award-winning Private Client team – the largest and busiest team in the firm, working alongside highly regarded lawyers recognised in the Legal 500.
This is a newly created position, offering scope for career development up to partnership level for the right candidate.
You will:
1. Handle a broad caseload including wills, estate planning, probate, LPAs, and trusts
2. Supervise and mentor junior team members, conduct 1:1s and contribute to appraisals
3. Build long-term relationships with loyal HNW clients
4. Have autonomy, yet benefit...