Private Client Solicitor – NQ–5 Years' PQE – Newcastle
Wills & Trusts | Probate | HNW Clients | Career Progression | Hybrid Working | Supportive Team
Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity in Newcastle?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded Private Client team advising individuals, families, business owners and landowners on a broad range of private client matters. The team works with clients across the region and nationally, providing specialist advice on estate planning, succession, trusts, wills and inheritance tax.
Whether you're newly qualified or have up to 5 years' PQE, this role offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take on increasing responsibility and build a rewarding long-term career within a collaborative and forward-thinking legal environment.
What You Can Expect
- High-quality Private Client work with a varied client base
- Exposure to HNW individuals, business owners and landed estates
- Excellent training, mentoring and professional development
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Strong focus on client relationships and quality of service
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Hybrid and agile working opportunities
The Role
You'll work alongside experienced Private Client lawyers, advising clients across a broad range of matters while developing your own caseload and expertise.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising clients on Wills and estate planning
- Advising on inheritance tax and succession planning
- Dealing with trusts and trust administration
- Advising on Probate and estate administration
- Preparing and drafting Wills, trusts, LPAs and associated documentation
- Advising clients on powers of attorney
- Working with business owners, families, HNW individuals and landowners
- Building strong and trusted relationships with clients and professional contacts
- Providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across other specialist departments
- Contributing to business development and networking opportunities
The wider Private Client team covers specialist areas including Wills, succession planning, family trusts, Probate, intestacy, powers of attorney, inheritance tax and charitable giving.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an ambitious and client-focused Private Client lawyer who is keen to develop their career within a specialist team.
You will ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor with NQ–5 years' PQE
- Experience within Private Client law
- Experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts and/or estate planning
- Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and client care abilities
- A proactive and organised approach to managing your workload
- Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
- A collaborative approach and genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Hybrid/agile working
- Excellent training and development
- Genuine career progression
- High-quality Private Client work
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists
- Attractive benefits package
If you're a Private Client Solicitor with NQ–5 years' PQE looking for a role where you can develop your expertise and work with high-quality clients in Newcastle, this could be an excellent next step.
Apply today or contact Leah for a confidential discussion - [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: Your details will never be shared with any firm without your prior consent.
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Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne NE1
