Description
Senior Private Client Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm / Legal Executive – Mansfield – £45,000–£70,000
The Firm
A well-established regional legal practice with a strong reputation for practical, client-focused advice across both private client and wider legal services. The private client team supports individuals and families with a full range of future planning and trust matters, including wills, estate administration and lasting powers of attorney, and benefits from experienced colleagues, modern systems and a supportive culture.
The Role
• Leading and managing a varied caseload of private client work, including wills, probate and estate administration
• Advising clients on inheritance tax planning, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and other succession matters
• Drafting documents and providing clear, tailored legal recommendations to clients
• Building and managing strong relationships with clients, professional advisers and third parties
• Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues to help support their development
• Contributing to the growth and visibility of the private client service locally
• Ensuring high standards of compliance, quality and file management throughout
Are you excited by the idea of shaping a busy private client practice while still being hands-on with technically sophisticated work?
You
• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with significant private client experience (probate, wills, trusts etc.)
• Strong communicator with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused, with excellent organisational ability
• A natural leader who enjoys developing others and contributing to a collaborative team culture
• Committed to delivering outstanding client service and driving high quality outcomes
Do you want a role where your technical expertise is valued and your leadership genuinely matters?
Benefits
• Highly competitive salary with performance-linked progression potential
• Defined career path and ongoing development support
• Access to modern systems, technology and quality support infrastructure
• Collaborative, collegiate working environment
• Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance
• Opportunity to influence and grow the private client service
If you’re looking for your next career step where you can combine technical leadership with meaningful client impact, we’d love to hear from you — apply online now or reach out to Toby Ryan at QED Legal for a confidential conversation about this exciting opening.