Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive – Coventry – £35,000 to £55,000

The Firm
My client is a long-established and highly regarded regional law firm with a strong presence in Coventry and the surrounding areas. Known for its commitment to excellent client care, clear communication and high professional standards, the firm has built a loyal client base over many decades. It operates with the structure and systems of a modern practice while retaining a genuinely approachable, people-focused culture. The firm is Lexcel accredited and places real value on teamwork, stability and long-term career development.

The Role

• Joining an established Private Client team based in Coventry
• Managing your own varied caseload of Private Client matters
• Drafting Wills, including trust Wills
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising on estate planning and Inheritance Tax matters
• Handling probate and estate administration, including IHT400 accounts and taxable estates
• Dealing with Deeds of Variation
• Making Court of Protection applications
• Managing the financial affairs of clients where the firm acts as Attorney or Deputy
• Full secretarial support provided to allow you to focus on fee-earning and client care
• Full-time, office-based role with the option of one day working from home following probation

You

• A Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least three years’ Private Client experience
• Confident running files independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work calmly under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• Professional, empathetic and confident when dealing with clients
• Comfortable meeting billing targets without compromising on quality
• Proactive, self-motivated and keen to continue developing your expertise

Are you looking for a Private Client role where you can build long-term relationships with clients rather than feeling like just another fee earner?
Would you value the stability and support of a well-established firm that genuinely invests in its people?

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £55,000, depending on experience
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, including additional leave over Christmas and New Year
• Pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you’re considering your next step in Private Client law and want to work somewhere you can see a long-term future, this could be the role for you. Apply online or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.