Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Private Client

1–5 years’ PQE | Chichester

Are you looking for your next career move in Private Client?

My client is looking to recruit a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 1–5 years’ post-qualification experience to join our established and highly regarded Private Client department in Chichester.

With a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality, personal legal advice, they pride themselves on building lasting relationships with their clients and delivering a professional, approachable and sensitive service. They advise individuals and families on a wide range of private client matters, helping them to protect their assets, plan for the future and navigate difficult circumstances with confidence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed lawyer to develop their expertise within a supportive team and contribute to the continued success of our department.

The role

You will manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters, providing clear, practical and commercially aware advice to clients at all stages of life. Your work will include:

• Wills and estate planning: drafting wills, advising on testamentary arrangements and helping clients plan for the future.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney: advising on and preparing LPAs for property and financial affairs and health and welfare.
• Probate and estate administration: advising executors and administrators, obtaining grants of representation and administering estates from start to finish.
• Inheritance Tax and succession planning: advising on estate planning, tax implications and appropriate strategies for the preservation and transfer of wealth.
• Trusts: advising on the creation, administration and management of trusts, including relevant tax considerations.
• Court of Protection: assisting clients and families with deputyship applications and other matters arising where a person lacks mental capacity to manage their own affairs.
• Estate planning and related matters: identifying potential issues, including intestacy, variations of wills and estates, and the appropriate protection of family assets.

You will have responsibility for delivering a high standard of client care, maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and professional contacts, and managing your files efficiently and profitably.

About you

We are looking for someone who is technically competent, client-focused and keen to develop their career within a respected regional firm.

You will ideally have:

• 1–5 years’ post-qualification experience as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in Private Client work.
• Experience of managing your own caseload across a range of wills, probate and estate administration matters.
• A sound understanding of the relevant legal and tax principles, with a willingness to develop your expertise in more complex matters.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly and sensitively.
• A professional, approachable manner and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• A proactive attitude towards business development and building strong client relationships.

We recognise that candidates will have different strengths and levels of experience. We are therefore keen to hear from individuals who have a solid grounding in Private Client work and are looking to broaden their experience and take the next step in their careers.

Why join?

My client believe that excellent legal advice is built on expertise, trust and personal service. You will join an established firm with a strong presence in West Sussex and the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues across a broad range of legal disciplines.

My client offers the opportunity to:

• Develop your technical expertise within an established Private Client practice.
• Take responsibility for a varied and rewarding caseload, with appropriate support and supervision.
• Work within a friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Develop your career within a firm that values high standards of service, professional development and a practical, client-centred approach.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.

Location: Chichester, West Sussex.

Hours: Full time

Apply now

If you are a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 1–5 years’ PQE and are looking for an opportunity to develop your Private Client career, we would be delighted to hear from you.