Private Client Lawyer – Castle Cary – 2+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied private client caseload, including wills, trusts, probate, and powers of attorney, while building lasting client relationships. You will contribute to planning, business development and share knowledge within a collaborative, supportive firm environment. You’ll mentor junior colleagues and work autonomously on complex files. This is an opportunity to advance in private client law within a well-established regional practice that prioritises client service and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• Life assurance from day one
• 4% employer pension contribution or salary sacrifice
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• 25 days’ holiday, rising to 30 with service, plus birthday off
• Discounted legal services, including free conveyancing
• Mental health support and EAP

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across wills, trusts and estate planning, probate and administration, and powers of attorney
• Develop and sustain long-term client relationships
• Support departmental planning and business development initiatives
• Share knowledge and best practices across the team
• Mentor junior colleagues while maintaining autonomy over own files

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in private client law
• Strong technical skills across private client matters
• Client-focused, proactive approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Confidence managing files independently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Genuine interest in business development and team collaboration

• Client-focused
• Relationship-building
• Proactive approach
• Wills and trusts
• Estate planning
• Probate and estate administration

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