Overview
We're seeking an experienced and motivated Private Client Fee Earner to join a well-established, supportive, and forward-thinking firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional who thrives on building trusted relationships, delivering exceptional client service, and managing complex and rewarding work with autonomy. You'll handle a broad range of private client matters, guiding individuals and families through important life decisions with clarity, care, and confidence.
Responsibilities
* Client Care & Advisory: Provide clear, practical advice on matters such as estate planning, wills, probate and trusts.
* Client Care & Advisory: Build strong, long-term relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor in all aspects of their personal affairs.
* Client Care & Advisory: Manage your own portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and empathy.
* Legal Expertise & Case Management: Prepare and review legal documents including wills, lasting powers of attorney and trust deeds.
* Legal Expertise & Case Management: Oversee the administration of estates, ensuring matters progress smoothly and efficiently.
* Legal Expertise & Case Management: Keep up to date with legislation, tax developments and regulatory changes affecting private client law.
* Business Development & Collaboration: Contribute to the growth of the private client practice by developing new relationships and strengthening existing ones.
* Business Development & Collaboration: Network with other professionals such as financial advisers and accountants to deliver a holistic service to clients.
* Business Development & Collaboration: Take part in marketing initiatives such as hosting events, writing articles, or attending professional networking forums.
* Compliance & Best Practice: Ensure all work complies with current regulations and firm-wide risk management processes.
* Compliance & Best Practice: Maintain meticulous records and uphold the highest ethical and professional standards.
* Financial Awareness: Manage billing, budgets, and profitability across your caseload.
* Financial Awareness: Deliver work efficiently and proactively to meet both client and firm objectives.
About You
* Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 2 years' PQE in private client law.
* Confident managing a varied caseload including wills, trusts, probate and tax planning.
* Strong technical knowledge combined with a client-first mindset.
* Excellent communicator who is able to explain complex matters with clarity and empathy.
* Commercially aware, with an interest in growing client relationships and contributing to the success of the wider team.
* Organised, self-motivated and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join?
You'll be joining a firm that values collaboration, professional growth, and genuine client care. You'll have the chance to take ownership of your work, make a real impact, and be part of a supportive environment where expertise and initiative are recognised and rewarded.
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted
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