Private Client Solicitor (hybrid/remote)

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Location: East Sussex
Job Description:

Overview

As a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 4+ PQE, you work on a varied high-net-worth caseload and advise across wills, LPA, estate planning, probate, trusts and tax matters. You will operate with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality, advisory-focused service and building long-term relationships with discerning clients. The role sits in a Legal 500-ranked team known for its collaborative, ethical culture and independent operation. You’ll join a firm that values you, supports your development, and offers genuine flexibility and a human, client-centered approach.

Pay / Benefits

  • Genuine flexibility
  • Hybrid/remote with occasional travel to Brighton
  • Office attendance roughly once a fortnight
  • Clear progression
  • High-quality work
  • Supportive culture

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied high-net-worth private client caseload (wills, LPAs, estate planning, probate, trusts, tax)
  • Provide advisory, relationship-focused guidance to clients
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Collaborate with a highly regarded partner and settled team when needed
  • Maintain high standards of technical accuracy and client service

Key requirements

  • 4+ PQE as Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive
  • Confident across core private client matters
  • Exposure to HNW work and trusts is helpful but not essential
  • Detail-focused, personable, ambitious
  • detail-oriented
  • personable
  • ambitious
  • private client matters: wills, LPAs, estate planning, probate, trusts, tax matters
  • advisory client support
  • high-net-worth client handling

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026