Job Description
Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive – 3+ PQE
Location: Oakham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-regarded regional law firm is seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (3–5 years PQE) to join their growing team in Oakham.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and established private client department renowned for delivering high-quality legal advice across a broad spectrum of matters. The team handles a wide range of private client work, including:
* Wills (both simple and complex)
* Probate and estate administration
* Inheritance Tax and succession planning
* Trusts and life planning
* Court of Protection matters
The successful candidate will benefit from working in a forward-thinking, friendly environment where individual wellbeing and work/life balance are prioritised.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing expert legal advice on all areas of private client law
* Managing a varied caseload with autonomy and efficiency
* Building and maintaining client relationships with care and professionalism
* Supporting junior members of the team when required
Person Specification:
* 3–5 years PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive with demonstrable private client experience
* Strong technical and client management skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Compassionate, commercially aware, and confident in dealing with a wide range of clients
* STEP qualified or working towards qualification (desirable)
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave over Christmas
* Birthday off each year as paid leave
* Buy and sell holiday scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Death in service benefit (2x salary)
* Bonus scheme
* Paid parking
* BUPA healthcare
* Flexible working arrangements
* Long service awards, including increased holiday entitlement
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
This is a superb opportunity for a Private Client specialist looking to take the next step in their career with a firm that values progression, flexibility, and a collaborative team culture.