Solicitor
Private Client
Cumbria
£30000+

Private Client Solicitor

Ref: 1712| Posted: 7th May 2026

Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join a highly regarded law firm based in the South Lakes, Cumbria. This permanent Private Client Fee Earner job can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis and presents an excellent opportunity to develop within a well-established private client team while working in the beautiful South Lakes region. You can be based in any of their offices in the South Lakes making this role commutable for those based in The Wills, Trusts and Probate Lawyer job in Kendal offers hybrid working, a competitive salary of £34,000–£60,000 (DOE) and a range of wellbeing benefitsThe job is commutable from locations including Kendal, Windermere, Kirkby Lonsdale, Penrith, Lancaster, Milnthorpe and surrounding areas.

 

Role Responsibilities

This Private Client Fee Earner job in Kendal offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients across the South Lakes. You will be be managing a varied caseload of matters including:

  • Powers of Attorney
  • Trusts
  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Tax planning
  • Estate administration

 

Person specification

Applications are sought from Private Client Fee Earners, either Legal Executive or Solicitor, ideally with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE and able to demonstrate the following:

  • Exceptional client care and service
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Collaborative working
  • Flexible and positive approach to work

 

Benefits and Rewards

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join a very well-respected law firm based in Kendal with offices across the South Lakes.

The firm are offering an excellent package including:

  • An excellent salary £34,000 - £60,000 depending on experience 
  • 35 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
  • Flexible working
  • Hybrid working
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Death in service cover
  • Additional pension contributions
  • Local parking permit

 

About the Firm

There are so many positives to speak of with this law firm. They are a highly respected, full service regional practice with a strong reputation across Cumbria and the North West. It is known for delivering high-quality legal advice while maintaining a friendly, approachable and collaborative culture.

The firm has a well-established private client team supporting individuals and families across the South Lakes and beyond. Their lawyers are recognised for providing clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s circumstances, particularly when dealing with sensitive and complex matters.

Colleagues benefit from a positive and inclusive working environment where teamwork, development and knowledge sharing are actively encouraged. The firm places real value on supporting its people and building long-term careers.

Having placed several legal professionals with this firm over the years, I can genuinely say that this is a fantastic place to work with an incredibly supportive and friendly team and excellent staff retention.

 

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Private Client Fee Earner job in South Lakes, Cumbria. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion. 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.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.