Private Client Solicitor | Autonomy & High-Quality Wills

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded practice with a strong presence across the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing department offering high-quality work, a loyal client base and genuine long-term career prospects.

The successful candidate will join a busy and expanding private client team handling a broad range of matters including wills, probate, powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications and trusts. The department advises a diverse client base and is known for delivering a high standard of client care across a varied caseload. There is also the opportunity to become involved in contentious probate matters for candidates with the relevant experience or an interest in developing expertise in this area. The balance between contentious and non-contentious work can be tailored depending on experience and preference.

The position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative environment while also maintaining autonomy over your own caseload.

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE within private client matters. Candidates should be confident managing their own caseload independently and possess strong technical knowledge across a broad range of private client work. STEP qualification or progress towards the STEP diploma would be advantageous, as would experience advising high-net-worth individuals, estate planning matters and farming clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and client care skills, be commercially aware, IT literate and motivated to contribute towards ongoing business development activities. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team are essential.

This is an opportunity to join a respected and growing regional practice with an excellent reputation within the private client sector. The firm offers a supportive working environment, high-quality work and a strong emphasis on employee development and progression. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, including a quarterly bonus scheme, pension, parking and additional holiday benefits linked to service.

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.