Private Client Lawyer (1-4 PQE)

Overview

In this role you will advise clients on a broad range of private client matters within a well-regarded team in the Staffordshire / West Midlands region. You will manage your own caseload with a focus on high-quality client care, contributing to the team’s continued success and growth. The position offers strong career progression in a supportive, inclusive environment. You will work closely with colleagues to deliver trusted private client services at scale, shaping outcomes for diverse clients.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• supportive working environment
• quality work and career progression prospects
• diversity and inclusion culture
• equal opportunities employer
• professional development support

Responsibilities

• Advise on Wills, Trusts, Probate and estate administration
• Estate planning and post-death inheritance tax planning
• Handle Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
• Disputed wills and estates work
• Manage your own caseload with high level client care
• Contribute to the growth and success of the team
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships
• Support continual improvement and quality of service

Key requirements

• 1–4 years’ PQE (Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive)
• Broad private client experience, with emphasis on estate planning and administration
• Confident in managing own caseload
• Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship ability
• Commercially aware, organized and team-focused

• Interpersonal skills
• Client relationship management
• Organization
• Wills
• Trusts
• Probate and estate administration

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