Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive Wills, Probate & Estates Location: Essex / Suffolk border Salary: Up to £75,000 bonus (DOE) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (4 or 5 days per week) Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 23 years PQE, seeking to take the next step in your career? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected, growing practice where high-quality private client work, career progression and long-term prospects are front and centre. Youll manage a varied caseload across the full spectrum of Private Client law, including taxable and non-taxable estates, intestate estates, wills, LPAs, and estate planning. The firm has an established reputation in this field and is looking for someone who can add real value to the department. Hybrid flexibility (12 days WFH) can be offered for the right candidate, but as a team-focused role it is primarily office based. The position offers a highly competitive salary, annual performance-related bonus, and for ambitious solicitors with a proven track record, genuine prospects for partnership/management in the medium term. This is a career-defining role for a solicitor or legal executive ready to deepen their expertise in Wills, Probate and Private Client work, supported by a strong team and forward-thinking leadership. If you are ambitious, commercially aware, and passionate about client care, this is the perfect platform to thrive. Role Responsibilities Advise on and manage the administration of taxable and non-taxable estates. Handle intestate estates and the full probate process. Draft and advise on Wills and LPAs, and manage active LPAs. Provide tailored estate planning and succession advice. (Bonus) Handle trusts and deputyship matters if experienced. Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to the growth of the team. Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 23 years PQE (more senior considered). Strong background across Wills, Probate, Estates and LPAs. Experience in trusts/deputyship is desirable but not essential. Excellent client care and communication skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to work autonomously and within a team. Benefits Salary to £75k DOE, plus annual performance-related bonus. Hybrid working potential (12 days WFH for the right candidate). Career progression with potential for partnership/management. Supportive team culture with access to high-quality private client work. Strong reputation and established client base to build from. If youre a dedicated Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 23 years PQE and looking for progression, apply today to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.