Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Fee Earner - Established Regional Practice Competitive Salary

An established regional law firm with multiple offices and a long-standing client base is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its growing department. This is a rare opportunity to step into a stable, well-supported team with genuine long-term prospects, clear succession planning and access to an extensive existing caseload.

A Supportive, Balanced Working Culture

The firm is known for its exceptional staff retention and team-focused culture. Senior practitioners have remained with the practice for decades, reflecting the supportive environment and strong internal development pathways. Work-life balance is genuinely prioritised: partners lead by example, there is no expectation to work beyond contracted hours, and staff take a full lunch break. Monthly caseload reviews ensure workloads remain manageable and aligned with agreed limits.

The Team

The Private Client department is led by two long-serving senior practitioners and includes a trainee solicitor, a CILEX-qualified fee earner, a newly qualified solicitor and a paralegal who has progressed internally. This appointment will replace a retiring senior practitioner and strengthen the department's experienced middle-to-senior tier. The role offers clear scope for increased responsibility and future leadership.

The Role

You will take on and develop an established caseload supported by a substantial client database built over many years - no need to build a practice from scratch.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing an established private client caseload and delivering high-quality advice
• Nurturing long-standing client relationships and contributing to departmental growth
• Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, supporting their technical development
• Working collaboratively with senior practitioners to ensure a smooth succession process
• Developing towards increased departmental responsibility and potential future team leadership

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting experience and seniority
• Achievable bonus scheme offering meaningful additional earnings
• Hybrid working (up to two days from home)
• Genuine work-life balance with no expectation to work beyond contracted hours
• Monthly caseload monitoring to maintain sustainable workloads

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Private Client Fee Earner, ideally 5+ years' PQE (strong 3+ PQE candidates considered)
• Background in established regional practices
• Collaborative team player with a supportive approach
• Willingness to supervise, mentor and share knowledge
• Interest in long-term development and potential future leadership
• Genuine desire to build a long-term career within a close-knit department

If you're an experienced Private Client Fee Earner seeking a stable, supportive environment with real progression potential, this opportunity offers everything needed to thrive. Apply today to explore a long-term role within a respected regional practice.