Experience: Minimum 3 years’ PQE | Management experience preferred
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
A respected North East law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its established Wills & Probate department in Middlesbrough.
This is a key opportunity for a confident and client-focused solicitor who can independently manage a varied caseload and, ideally, support the wider team with supervision or leadership responsibilities.
The Role:
You’ll handle a wide range of private client matters including:
1. Wills and inheritance tax planning
2. Probate and estate administration
3. Lasting Powers of Attorney
4. Court of Protection applications
5. Trusts and elderly client matters
You’ll have the opportunity to help develop the team and take a lead in maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality legal services.
What We’re Looking For:
6. A qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ experience in private client law
7. Strong knowledge of wills, probate, LPAs and trusts
8. Confident managing files independently from instruction to completion
9. Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
10. Previous supervisory or management experience would be an advantage
11. STEP qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential
What’s on Offer:
12. Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
13. Full-time, office-based role with a supportive and friendly team
14. Scope for progression and increased responsibility
15. A long-standing, loyal client base
16. A stable firm culture with a strong presence in the region
This is a great opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor who thrives in a close-knit environment and is looking to build long-term relationships within a well-established, regional practice.
Apply now with your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency) on: clairecox@baileyhunter.com for a confidential discussion or via the website: www.baileyhunter.com