Private Client Lawyer

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Private Client Lawyer

Published
12/03/2026
Location
Basildon, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Fee Earner
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-50826
Area of Law
  • Private Client
Contact Email
leah.roberts@qedlegal.com
Contact
Leah Roberts
Contact Phone
07514 477427
Region
South East

Description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR – Fee Earner, NQ, to 3 PQE
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £35,000 – £60,000

QED Legal is representing a well-established Legal 500 regional law firm with an excellent reputation across Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a supportive and busy private client team in Basildon.

You’ll benefit from a collaborative team culture, regular 1-1 training, and strong career development opportunities. Previous placements at this firm have praised the supportive environment and structured mentoring on offer.

Role Requirements The ideal Private Client Solicitor will:

  • Be Non-Qualified Fee Earner to 3 years PQE in private client law (applications as fee earner up to 4 PQE will be considered)
  • Have proven experience managing files in areas such as:
    • Probate & Administration of Estates
    • Wills drafting
    • Lasting Powers of Attorney
    • Trusts
    • Inheritance Tax & Capital Gains Tax planning

    Key Skills & Personal Attributes

    • Strong client-focused approach, with the ability to build long-term relationships
    • Proactive, motivated, and positive attitude
    • Commitment to delivering a high standard of service
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

    Benefits Package On offer is a highly competitive package including:

    • Hybrid / WFH options
    • 25 days annual leave + 2 days over Christmas + your birthday off (increasing with service)
    • Performance-related bonus scheme
    • Medicash plan
    • Support with professional qualifications
    • Cycle-to-work scheme
    • Paid legal fees

    Staff referral bonus

    If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts.

    Email: leah.roberts@qedlegal.com Mobile: 0751 4477 427 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaharoberts/ Or by applying to this vacancy. 

    Synonym titles: private client solicitor, senior private client solicitor, junior private client solicitor, wills and probate solicitor, senior wills and probate solicitor, junior wills and probate solicitor, private client associate, senior private client associate, junior private client associate, wills and probate associate, senior wills and probate associate, head of private client, head of department.

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