Legal Executive
Private Client
Derbyshire
Private Client Legal Executive

Private Client Legal Executive

Ref: 2365| Posted: 3rd Jun 2026

Eventus Legal are seeking a confident and passionate Private Client Legal Executive with 3 years PQE+, to join a highly reputable and very well established Private Client team based in central Burton on Trent, Derbyshire. This is a full-time, permanent position with a leading regional law firm. Benefits include hybrid working, generous annual leave, pension contributions, local transport links and parking  and clear structured career development plans, offering a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience. 

Role Responsibilities 

The new Private Client Legal Executive will work closely with the Head of Department and take responsibility for a truly varied caseload of Private Client files which you will handle from first instruction through to completion.  

This role is very client facing, so no two days are the same. You will be given every opportunity to meet clients face to face both in and outside of the office across Burton on Trent and the wider Derbyshire region. 

Specific duties will include: 

  • Manage a caseload of Private Client files including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Trusts, Estate Administration and Tax 

  • Supervising and mentoring junior private client team members as and when necessary 

  • Adhering to strict SRA compliance and confidentiality regulations 

  • Providing clear and accurate advice to clients at all times 

  • Support with the on-going business development of the private client department overall 

Person Specification 

Applications are sought from experienced Private Client Legal Executives across Burton on Trent, Derbyshire. You will bring a wealth of experience handling your own caseload of Wills, Probate and LPA’s and have excellent attention to detail and technical understanding.  

  • Private Client Legal Executive (or Solicitor) with a minimum of 3 years PQE 

  • Prior experience managing an autonomous Private Client caseload 

  • Experience managing and supervising fee earners, or the readiness to step into a supervisory role 

  • Be capable of working independently with minimal supervision 

  • Full clean driving license  

Benefits and Rewards 

You will be joining a regional heavyweight law firm that has a solid reputation across Burton on Trent and the wider Derbyshire and Leicestershire region. You will be joining a close knit, busy Private Client department where you collaborate and support your colleagues. 

Benefits include: 

  • Competitive salary up to £45,000 DOE. 

  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities 

  • Generous holiday entitlement  

  • Christmas closure 

  • Regular social and networking events 

  • Local transport links in and around the City centre 

  • Pension scheme 

  • Structured professional development programmes 

About the Company 

Our client is a long-standing multi-service regional practice with offices in and around Derbyshire. They have built a fantastic reputation across the region and are renowned for their quality work, modern approach and for being a great place to work with a truly down to earth office culture. 

Their Private Client department is led by an experienced Associate Solicitor. They pride themselves on their consistently high quality work, client care and genuinely taking time to provide the highest level of service to each and every client with real empathy and understanding.  Working within a busy and dynamic team you can maintain your work life balance whilst not having to sacrifice your professional development. The Private Client team has gone from strength to strength in recent years and grown organically in line with the wider business meaning that they now seek to appoint an additional Private Client Legal Executive who will work closely with the Head of Department in ensuring the future growth of the team. 

Next Steps 

Apply now to be considered for this new Private Client role in Burton on Trent, Derbyshire. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at izzie.vaughan@eventuslegal.com or phone 07497 389 531 

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. 

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