- Location
- GB
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Private Client Lawyer
Location: Northampton
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Join a Respected and Growing Legal Team
An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its friendly and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking to take the next step in their career with a firm that combines traditional values with a modern, client-focused approach.
You will manage a varied caseload of high-quality private client work while benefiting from dedicated secretarial support, a collaborative working environment, and excellent opportunities for long-term career development.
About the Firm
Our client is a long-established and respected legal practice with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to private individuals and businesses.
The firm combines exceptional client care with a progressive approach to legal services, providing practical, straightforward advice tailored to each client's individual circumstances. Its reputation has been built on trust, professionalism, and long-standing client relationships.
Offering expertise across a broad range of legal disciplines, the firm is known for its approachable culture, collaborative working environment, and commitment to delivering outstanding service.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload across a broad range of private client matters, including:
- Wills and estate planning.
- Trusts.
- Probate and estate administration.
- Lasting Powers of Attorney.
- Court of Protection matters.
- Advising elderly and vulnerable clients.
- Care fees planning.
Working closely with colleagues and supported by an experienced secretary, you will provide outstanding client care while building strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
You will also play an active role in the continued growth of the department by participating in networking and business development activities, while maintaining your professional development through ongoing training.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive status.
- A minimum of five years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in Private Client law.
- Experience managing a broad private client caseload independently.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A compassionate, client-focused approach.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
Experience in the following areas would be highly desirable:
- Care funding and care home fee planning.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.
- Challenging Local Authority funding assessments.
Benefits
In return for your expertise, you'll be joining a well-established and respected legal practice that genuinely values its people.
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment.
- High-quality administrative and secretarial support.
- Opportunities for career progression within an established and growing firm.
- Free on-site parking.
- Convenient office locations with excellent transport links.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a respected law firm that genuinely values its people and the relationships it builds with clients. You'll enjoy a supportive team culture, high-quality work, dedicated administrative support, and genuine opportunities to develop your career within a successful and growing practice.
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a real difference to clients while progressing your career in Private Client law, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of a firm where your expertise will be recognised, your development supported, and your contribution truly valued.