Private Client Solicitor (2 years PQE+)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working – minimum 3 days in the office per week for eligible qualified employees
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (3 days allocated to the Christmas office closure)
• Birthday off work (non-contractual)
• Private healthcare with BUPA after 6 months' service
• Simplyhealth Cash Plan Scheme (non-contractual)
• Workplace pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Enhanced maternity pay, subject to eligibility
• Fully funded social events
• Half-day volunteering leave (non-contractual)
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Full-time or part-time hours considered

Are you a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for your next career move?

I'm currently working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Hull that is looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 2–5 years' PQE who is looking to take the next step in their career, manage a varied caseload and become part of a firm that offers genuine opportunities for progression.

The firm offers a supportive working environment, hybrid working and an attractive benefits package, alongside the opportunity to play an active role in the continued growth of the department.

What will you be doing?

• Managing your own caseload of Private Client matters from instruction through to completion.
• Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts.
• Dealing with Estate and Trust Administration.
• Handling Court of Protection matters.
• Advising clients on Inheritance Tax planning.
• Assisting clients with Business Succession Planning.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working closely with colleagues across the Private Client team.
• Getting involved in business development, networking and helping to grow the department.

What are we looking for?

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with ideally 2–5 years' PQE.
• Experience across a broad range of Private Client matters.
• Confidence managing your own caseload independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A proactive, personable and professional approach.
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to contribute to the continued development of the department.
• An interest in business development and networking would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established law firm that is continuing to invest in and develop its Private Client department.

Alongside this, the firm offers an attractive benefits package, including hybrid working, private healthcare, generous annual leave and additional wellbeing benefits.

Whether you're actively looking for a new role or simply interested in exploring what other firms can offer, this could be a great opportunity to progress your Private Client career.

Please get in touch with Ashleigh at SJC for more details.