Job Description
Private Client Junior Solicitor - Up to 50,000 - Flexible - Newly Qualified – 2 years PQE
Our client is a top 150 national law firm with five strategically located offices across the Midlands and East Anglia. They operate with a one-team ethos, where collaboration, commercial thinking, and expert advice are at the heart of everything we do.
They’re currently looking for a Private Client Junior Solicitor (NQ – 2 years PQE) to join a forward-thinking team – someone who’s ready to grow within a firm that blends professional excellence with personal support.
You’ll be part of a highly regarded private client team known for delivering specialist advice with empathy, clarity, and commercial focus. They act for high-net-worth individuals, agricultural families, business owners, and estates – providing services across wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, estate planning, and tax.
Why this firm? They don’t just talk about values – they live them:
* Building trust through long-term relationships
* Driving to be better in how we work and how we support each other
* Embracing individual talent with development tailored to you
* Making a difference through our work, our clients, and our communities
* Using big-picture thinking – without losing sight of the detail
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Manage a range of private client matters (including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, and estate administration) under supervision
* Draft, review, and negotiate documents with accuracy and confidence
* Deliver excellent legal advice in a professional, timely, and client-focused manner
* Develop new relationships with clients and referrers while nurturing existing ones
* Support business development and marketing initiatives within the team
* Contribute to team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and legal excellence
What We’re Looking For:
* Newly Qualified – 2 years PQE in private client or related legal areas
* Positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude
* Strong communication skills – able to simplify complex issues for clients
* Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail
* Commercial awareness and willingness to work to KPIs
* A desire to grow professionally and contribute to our ongoing success
* Experience or interest in acting for high-net-worth or rural/agricultural clients is a bonus
What’s on Offer
* A top 150 law firm with national reach and local roots
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible, hybrid working options
* A team where junior lawyers are empowered, supported, and trusted
* Clear progression paths with ongoing mentoring and development
* An inclusive, down-to-earth culture where your voice matters
Why This Role?
Because you want more than just a job. You want to build a meaningful legal career with people who care about your development, your wellbeing, and your future. You’ll have the freedom to grow, the space to thrive, and the support to succeed.