Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Private Client Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive to join an award winning regional heavyweight law firm based in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. This is a permanent, full time Private Client opportunity for a Senior Solicitor or Legal Executive. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pensions scheme, hybrid working upon completion of probation, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, company events, discounted legal services and a competitive salary in line with PQE, guideline up to £60,000. This job is easily commutable from the wider Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire region with transport links from Nottingham City centre, Derby and Mansfield/Chesterfield.
Role Responsibilities
As a Senior Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, you will become part of one of the region’s leading law firms, recognised for its outstanding reputation and client focused approach. Joining a highly regarded specialist Private Client team, you will handle a diverse and rewarding caseload while delivering exceptional service tailored to each client’s individual needs. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced and motivated Private Client fee earner who enjoys building client relationships and providing trusted legal advice across a broad range of private client matters.
Specific duties will include:
- Manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters, including Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters, and Trust Registration Scheme work
- Ensure all files are progressed efficiently from initial instruction through to completion, maintaining accurate records and case management updates.
- Advise clients on inheritance tax implications and estate planning strategies
- Handle the full administration of estates, including applications for Grants of Probate and administration of estates through to finalisation.
- Communicate with clients regularly via phone, email, and in person.
- Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the private client department
Person Specification
Applications are sought from experienced Private Client Solicitors and/or Legal Executives who have experience and sound understanding within Private Client.
You will also have:
• At least four years' PQE working within Private Client
• Proven ability to handle a broad range of private client matters in a fast paced environment
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Confident managing your own caseload from instruction through to completion
• Strong organisational skills with a meticulous approach to detail
• Capable of working autonomously while maintaining high standards of client care
• Demonstrable experience developing and nurturing lasting relationships with clients and professional contacts
Benefits and Rewards
You will be joining a dynamic and modern law firm in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, and have exposure to high quality work within a truly supportive and collaborative team.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working opportunities available upon completion of probation
- Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE
- Free Eye Test
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Discounted Legal Services
- Annual salary reviews
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays including Christmas closure
- Company pension scheme
- Health Cash back scheme
- Training and development opportunities
About the Company
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the East Midlands most respected and long established law firms. With a strong reputation built over many years, the firm has become a trusted name for both private individuals and businesses across Nottinghamshire, offering high quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas. The firm enjoys a loyal client base, an excellent standing within the local community and a consistent flow of quality work.
Known for its supportive and collaborative culture, the firm genuinely invests in its people, providing a stable environment where you can thrive. Employees benefit from high calibre work, strong administrative support and clear opportunities for career progression.
This is your chance to join a successful and forward thinking practice in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, that values and rewards hard work and encourages its team members to build long term careers while maintaining a healthy work life balance.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this Private Client Senior Solicitor job opportunity in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. 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
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