Job Description Private Client Solicitor | Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Location: Corby Salary: £50,000 Build Your Private Client Practice in a Thriving Northamptonshire Firm Our client, a well-established legal practice with a strong presence across Northamptonshire, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their growing team in Corby. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious private client lawyer to manage their own caseload whilst developing business development skills and building lasting client relationships. With a supportive environment, cross-departmental collaboration opportunities, and genuine scope for practice growth, this role offers the perfect blend of technical excellence and commercial development. About the Role As a Private Client Solicitor, you'll manage a varied caseload independently, providing expert legal advice across all aspects of private client work. You'll work closely with the firm's commercial teams to develop cross-referral opportunities and play a key role in expanding the private client offering in the Corby area. This is a client-facing role that requires technical expertise, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to business development. Your Caseload Will Include Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney – Drafting and advising on wills, LPAs, and advance directives Estate Administration – Managing probate matters and estate administration from start to finish Trusts – Advising on trust creation, administration, and taxation matters Estate & Inheritance Tax Planning – Providing strategic advice on inheritance tax mitigation and estate planning Cross-Departmental Collaboration – Working alongside commercial teams to identify private client opportunities for business clients What We're Looking For Essential Requirements: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Legal Executive with a current practising certificate 3 years' PQE in private client law within a UK legal practice Proven technical competence across wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning Ability to run your own caseload independently without supervision Strong client care skills with experience managing sensitive and complex matters Business development mindset – confident in networking, building relationships, and identifying new opportunities Excellent communication skills – able to explain complex legal matters in accessible terms Desirable: Experience working with high-net-worth individuals STEP qualification or working towards it Existing client following or demonstrable business development track record Knowledge of agricultural estates or family business succession planning What's on Offer Competitive Salary: £50,000 (dependent on experience) Autonomy & Responsibility: Run your own caseload with full independence Business Development Opportunities: Scope to build and grow your own practice area Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced commercial and private client teams Professional Development: Support for further qualifications and CPD Established Client Base: Join a firm with a strong reputation across Northamptonshire Modern Office Facilities: Based in well-equipped Corby offices with excellent transport links Location & Working Arrangements Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Office-Based Role: Servicing clients across Northamptonshire counties Working Hours: Full-time (flexible arrangements may be considered for the right candidate) Why This Opportunity Stands Out This isn't just another private client role – it's an opportunity to genuinely shape and grow a practice area within a supportive, commercially-minded firm. You'll have the backing of established commercial teams, access to cross-referral opportunities, and the autonomy to develop your own client base. If you're an ambitious private client lawyer looking for a role that combines technical excellence with genuine business development potential, this could be the perfect next step. Next Steps For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: David Hawthorne-Finch Managing Director Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We welcome applications from candidates at all stages of their career and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is a specialist legal and accountancy recruitment agency. We work with clients and candidates across Yorkshire, London, and the North West, providing ethical, transparent recruitment services with a personal touch.