Private Client Solicitor (Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate Level)

• Location: Chichester or Haywards Heath
• Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid (Ideally 3 days Office Based)
• Salary: Circa £55,000 - £80,000 (DofE)

We are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor with approximately 5+ years' PQE to join our growing team in either our Chichester or Haywards Heath office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced Partner and play a key role in supervising and developing a small team, within a large firm. The successful candidate will inherit an immediate and varied caseload and have the opportunity to significantly shape and grow the department locally.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a full and diverse caseload including Wills, Probate and estate administration, Trusts, Estate planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Support the Partner in running and developing the Private Client function.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the department in Chichester or Haywards Heath.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor with circa 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client.
• Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Confident handling a full caseload from instruction to completion.
• Strong client care and interpersonal skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to play a role in team development and growth.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced Partner.
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a local Private Client offering.
• Clear scope for progression and increased responsibility.
• Join a collaborative, friendly, and supportive team.

To apply for this Private Client Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to Mark Watts at Reed, your Local Legal Specialist Recruiter for an informal, confidential chat.