Private Client Solicitor - HYBRID- Associate/ Senior Associate
Derby
£40,000 to £60,000

The Firm
My client is a highly respected and well-established Legal 200 practice, with a strong reputation across the East Midlands for delivering outstanding legal services. Known for combining professional expertise with a personable, down-to-earth approach, they are regularly praised in client reviews for their exceptional quality of service. The Derby office offers a particularly close-knit and collaborative team, where you will work directly alongside 2 highly experienced Partners in an open and supportive environment.

Isn’t it time to progress your career with a firm where your contributions truly make a difference?

The Role

• Take responsibility for your own caseload of private client matters, covering wills, probate, LPAs, and trust and tax work.
• Deliver clear and effective advice to a wide range of clients including families, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Draft, negotiate and review a variety of legal documents including wills, deeds and trust arrangements.
• Work alongside 2 Partners in the Derby office, collaborating on complex matters while maintaining autonomy over your caseload.
• Contribute to the development of the team by supporting junior colleagues and engaging in business development activities.

You

• A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Private Client law.
• Skilled in handling wills, probate, LPAs, and ideally tax and trust matters.
• Strong technical knowledge combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress into a senior-level role.
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative, supportive setting.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Travel benefits.
• Pension scheme.
• Well-being programme.
• Discounts on selected legal services.
• Hybrid working once probation is successfully completed.

If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor seeking a senior position, or already in a senior role and looking for a new challenge at a well-established Legal 200 firm in Derby, then apply online today or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment for more details.