Private Client Solicitor | Staffordshire | Growing Team | Excellent Culture
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Staffordshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a respected Private Client team with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality advice and exceptional client care. You'll benefit from a strong and loyal client base, high-quality work and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with individuals and families across the region.
The firm offers a supportive and collaborative culture where lawyers are encouraged to develop their expertise, take ownership of their work and progress their careers in a way that suits their ambitions.
The Role
You'll manage your own broad private client caseload, advising clients on a wide range of matters while providing practical, sensitive and commercially focused advice.
Your work will include:
- Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning matters
- Administration of estates and probate matters
- Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Advising on trusts and trust administration
- Inheritance Tax planning
- Court of Protection matters where appropriate
- Providing tailored advice to individuals, families and business owners
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Assisting with business development and maintaining relationships with local referrers and professional contacts
This role offers exposure to a varied and high-quality caseload with the autonomy to manage matters independently while working closely with experienced colleagues where required.
About You
This opportunity would suit a Private Client Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE who enjoys building trusted client relationships and delivering an exceptional level of service.
You'll ideally have:
- 3+ years' PQE in Private Client law
- Experience managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
- Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Probate, LPAs and estate administration
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- A compassionate and personable approach
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative and proactive mindset
- An interest in developing long-term client and referrer relationships
STEP qualification, or a desire to work towards it, would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
In return, you'll benefit from:
- A high-quality and varied private client caseload
- An established and loyal client base
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working options where appropriate
- The opportunity to develop your reputation within a highly regarded regional practice
Next Steps
If you're looking to join a respected Staffordshire firm where you'll enjoy quality work, genuine autonomy and excellent long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Nicholas Fear on 0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com