Eventus Legal are seeking a confident and passionate Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3 years' PQE+ to join a highly reputable and very well established Private Client team based in central Derby, Derbyshire. This is a full‑time, permanent position with a leading regional law firm in the city centre of Derby. Benefits include hybrid working, generous annual leave, pension contributions, local transport links around the city centre and clear structured career development plans, offering a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience.
Role Responsibilities
The new Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive will work closely with the Head of Department and take responsibility for a truly varied caseload of Private Client files which you will handle from first instruction through to completion.
This role is very client facing, so no two days are the same. You will be given every opportunity to meet clients face to face both in and outside of the office across Derby and the wider Derbyshire region.
Specific duties will include:
* Manage a caseload of Private Client files including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Trusts, Estate Administration and Tax
* Supervising and mentoring junior private client team members as and when necessary
* Adhering to strict SRA compliance and confidentiality regulations
* Providing clear and accurate advice to clients at all times
* Support with the on‑going business development of the private client department overall
Person Specification
Applications are sought from experienced Private Client Solicitors or Legal Executives across Derby, Derbyshire. You will bring a wealth of experience handling your own caseload of Wills, Probate and LPAs and have excellent attention to detail and technical understanding.
* Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE
* Prior experience managing an autonomous Private Client caseload
* Experience managing and supervising fee earners, or the readiness to step into a supervisory role
* Be capable of working independently with minimal supervision
* Full clean driving license
Benefits and Rewards
You will be joining a regional heavyweight law firm that has a solid reputation across Derby and the wider Derbyshire and Leicestershire region. You will be joining a close knit, busy Private Client department where you collaborate and support your colleagues.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary up to £50,000 DOE
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Christmas closure
* Regular social and networking events
* Local transport links in and around the city centre
* Pension scheme
* Structured professional development programmes
About the Company
Our client is a long‑standing multi‑service regional practice with offices in and around Derbyshire. They have built a fantastic reputation across the region and are renowned for their quality work, modern approach and for being a great place to work with a truly down‑to‑earth office culture. Their Private Client department is led by an experienced Associate Solicitor. They pride themselves on consistently high quality work, client care and genuinely taking time to provide the highest level of service to each and every client with real empathy and understanding. Working within a busy and dynamic team you can maintain your work‑life balance whilst not having to sacrifice your professional development. The Private Client team has grown organically in line with the wider business, and they now seek to appoint an additional Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive who will work closely with the Head of Department in ensuring the future growth of the team.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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