Private Client Solicitor
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Job Location:
Northamptonshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Private Client Solicitor Wills Trusts & Estate Planning
Location: Corby
Salary: 50000
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 youll manage a varied caseload independently providing expert legal advice across all aspects of private client work. Youll work closely with the firms 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 Were Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Legal Executivewith a current practising certificate
- 3 years PQEin private client law within a UK legal practice
- Proven technical competenceacross wills trusts probate and estate planning
- Ability to run your own caseload independentlywithout supervision
- Strong client care skillswith 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
Whats on Offer
- Competitive Salary:50000 (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)
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 isnt just another private client role its an opportunity to genuinely shape and grow a practice area within a supportive commercially-minded firm. Youll have the backing of established commercial teams access to cross-referral opportunities and the autonomy to develop your own client base.
If youre 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:
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.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Algebra
- Legal Counsel
- Mediation Experience
- Tribal Law
- Legal Research
- Telemarketing
- Training & Development
- Geometry
- Child Protective Services
- negotiation
