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Shape the Future of a Leading Private Client Team
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:
* Handle a broad caseload including wills, estate planning, probate, LPAs, and trusts
* Supervise and mentor junior team members, conduct 1:1s and contribute to appraisals
* Build long-term relationships with loyal HNW clients
* Have autonomy, yet benefit from working closely with top-ranked colleagues
* Help maintain our exceptional client service standards in a high-performing but supportive environment
About You
You will be:
* A qualified solicitor with 5–8+ years’ PQE in private client law
* Technically strong in probate and estate planning (trusts experience is a bonus)
* Ideally STEP-qualified or working toward this
* Organised, accurate and detail-focused
* Approachable, collaborative and client-focused
* Experienced in supervising others or mentoring juniors (for Associate+ roles)
Why Join?
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
* Open to part-time (minimum 4 days/week)
* Genuine career progression to Partnership available
* Competitive salary based on experience (guideline: £60,000–£80,000)
* Generous benefits including private medical, bonus schemes, virtual GP, counselling, and wellbeing support
* A supportive team environment – with access to wellness champions, an employee lounge, and regular social events
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a reputable, forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced Associate looking for progression or a current Partner open to a new challenge – apply now in confidence.
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