Private Client Solicitor – Brighton or Eastbourne (3+ PQE)
Above‑market salary | Fast‑track to HOD | Modern, expanding firm
I’m recruiting for a young, modern law firm (established 10 years, now opening its 6th office) that is looking to strengthen its Private Client offering across the South Coast. They are seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join either their Brighton or Eastbourne office, with a genuine pathway to Head of Department for the right person.
You’ll step straight into an existing, well‑established caseload, while also having the autonomy and backing to grow the department and build your own profile.
The Opportunity
This is an exceptional role for someone who is ready for the next step in their career. You’ll manage a varied private client caseload including:
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Trusts
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Court of Protection matters
- Tax and succession planning
Alongside the day‑to‑day work, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of the Private Client team on the South Coast - ideal for someone with leadership ambitions.
A Firm That Backs Ambition
This firm has a strong track record of developing ambitious lawyers quickly, with multiple solicitors progressing into senior, leadership, and partner‑track roles far faster than the market average.
You’ll benefit from:
- A dedicated marketing team
- Full support from the Managing Partner
- Events, campaigns, and BD initiatives signed off quickly
- Budget for networking, client lunches, and relationship‑building
- Encouragement to build your own following and personal brand
It’s a genuinely entrepreneurial environment where your ideas are welcomed and acted on.
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years’ PQE in private client work (flexible for strong candidates with a proven track record)
- Strong technical grounding across wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and estate planning
- A proactive, commercially minded approach
- Confidence working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
- Ambition to progress into senior, leadership, or HOD‑level roles
What’s on Offer
- Above‑market salary (DOE) + Discretionary bonus
- Clear, fast‑track progression - including Head of Department potential
- Existing caseload ready to pick up
- Full BD and marketing support to grow your own following
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Modern, collaborative culture in a growing regional firm
Benefits
- Company pension
- 25 days annual leave + Birthday off + Bank Holidays
- Training & tuition support
- NHS private top‑up insurance
- Interest‑free loans
- Regular social events
Our Promise - Stride Recruitment
We put you at the centre of everything we do. Expect clear communication, honest feedback, and regular updates throughout the hiring process. Your privacy matters - your application is always handled confidentially and never shared without your permission.
We look forward to supporting you in the next step of your career.
Pay: £55,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton (East Sussex)
