Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive | Senior Appointment | Hybrid Working

We are seeking a senior Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a well established and growing private client team. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who enjoys mentoring junior lawyers, handling a high quality caseload, and playing a key role in the long term strength and succession planning of the department.

The Opportunity
This is a pivotal hire within the private client department. The successful candidate will be trusted to run a full private client caseload, support and guide Newly Qualified solicitors, and help ensure continuity within the team. The firm is committed to investing in the right individual and is seeking someone who, in return, is interested in building a long term future with the firm.

Ideal Candidate Profile
• 4–8 PQE Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner (Solicitor or Legal Executive)
• Strong, all round private client experience
• Confident supporting, mentoring, and developing junior lawyers and NQs
• Interested in long term progression and succession planning
• Aligned with the firm’s values, stability, and collaborative culture

Caseload & Responsibilities
• Managing a full private client caseload, including: Wills, Probate and estate administration, Estate and tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust work (with support where experience is lighter), Vulnerable client work
• Providing day to day guidance and support to NQs
• Contributing to the continuity, knowledge sharing, and development of the department
• Supporting long term succession and capacity planning

Succession & Future Planning
• Clear requirement for succession planning
• Focus on developing internal strength, rather than external churn
• Commitment to investing in the right person, with an expectation of mutual long term commitment

Working Pattern
• Hybrid working
• Technology forward approach while maintaining a strong high street presence
• No aggressive chargeable hour targets
• Sensible billing expectations without rigid time pressure
• CMS with automatic time recording to reduce administrative burden

Benefits Package
• Death in service benefit
• Employer pension contributions
• Health and Employee Assistance Programme
• Compassionate leave
• Study days for training and development
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Discounts for employees, friends, and family
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Holiday year running January–December
• Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service

Firm Size & Structure
• Established private practice with a multi office presence
• Supportive partnership structure
• Experienced private client team with a mix of senior lawyers and junior colleagues
• Strong focus on internal development and knowledge sharing

How to Apply:
Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email alicia.forde@enllegal.co.uk quoting Job Ref: 215303544

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