Private Client Solicitor
Posted on Jun 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Legal
Immediate Start
£40k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Private Client Lawyer
Sunderland (Preferred) or Newcastle | Full or Part-Time | Hybrid Working Available
We are currently working with a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its growing team.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a solicitor, legal executive or experienced fee earner who can confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision. The firm is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is not seeking a training role.
The Role
You will handle a varied private client caseload, including:
Wills and estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection matters
Elderly client workThe successful candidate must be comfortable drafting wills independently and have experience handling multiple probate matters from instruction through to completion.
Candidate Requirements
Minimum of 1 year's experience managing your own private client files
Ability to draft wills without supervision
Proven experience dealing with probate and estate administration matters
Strong client care and communication skills
Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Working Arrangements
The firm is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and offers a degree of flexibility around working patterns.
While the role is predominantly office-based due to the nature of the client base, which includes many elderly clients who prefer face-to-face appointments, there is flexibility for one day per week working from home where required.
The preferred office location is Sunderland, although applications from candidates wishing to be based in Newcastle will also be considered. The team currently works across both offices.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Flexible working arrangements
Full or part-time hours considered
High-quality private client work
Supportive and experienced team
Genuine long-term career progression opportunitiesFor a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today
Sunderland (Preferred) or Newcastle | Full or Part-Time | Hybrid Working Available
We are currently working with a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its growing team.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a solicitor, legal executive or experienced fee earner who can confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision. The firm is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is not seeking a training role.
The Role
You will handle a varied private client caseload, including:
Wills and estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection matters
Elderly client workThe successful candidate must be comfortable drafting wills independently and have experience handling multiple probate matters from instruction through to completion.
Candidate Requirements
Minimum of 1 year's experience managing your own private client files
Ability to draft wills without supervision
Proven experience dealing with probate and estate administration matters
Strong client care and communication skills
Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Working Arrangements
The firm is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and offers a degree of flexibility around working patterns.
While the role is predominantly office-based due to the nature of the client base, which includes many elderly clients who prefer face-to-face appointments, there is flexibility for one day per week working from home where required.
The preferred office location is Sunderland, although applications from candidates wishing to be based in Newcastle will also be considered. The team currently works across both offices.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Flexible working arrangements
Full or part-time hours considered
High-quality private client work
Supportive and experienced team
Genuine long-term career progression opportunitiesFor a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today
Reference: 225237683
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Private Client Solicitor
Posted on Jun 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Legal
Immediate Start
£40k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Private Client Lawyer
Sunderland (Preferred) or Newcastle | Full or Part-Time | Hybrid Working Available
We are currently working with a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its growing team.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a solicitor, legal executive or experienced fee earner who can confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision. The firm is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is not seeking a training role.
The Role
You will handle a varied private client caseload, including:
Wills and estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection matters
Elderly client workThe successful candidate must be comfortable drafting wills independently and have experience handling multiple probate matters from instruction through to completion.
Candidate Requirements
Minimum of 1 year's experience managing your own private client files
Ability to draft wills without supervision
Proven experience dealing with probate and estate administration matters
Strong client care and communication skills
Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Working Arrangements
The firm is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and offers a degree of flexibility around working patterns.
While the role is predominantly office-based due to the nature of the client base, which includes many elderly clients who prefer face-to-face appointments, there is flexibility for one day per week working from home where required.
The preferred office location is Sunderland, although applications from candidates wishing to be based in Newcastle will also be considered. The team currently works across both offices.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Flexible working arrangements
Full or part-time hours considered
High-quality private client work
Supportive and experienced team
Genuine long-term career progression opportunitiesFor a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today
Sunderland (Preferred) or Newcastle | Full or Part-Time | Hybrid Working Available
We are currently working with a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its growing team.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a solicitor, legal executive or experienced fee earner who can confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision. The firm is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is not seeking a training role.
The Role
You will handle a varied private client caseload, including:
Wills and estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection matters
Elderly client workThe successful candidate must be comfortable drafting wills independently and have experience handling multiple probate matters from instruction through to completion.
Candidate Requirements
Minimum of 1 year's experience managing your own private client files
Ability to draft wills without supervision
Proven experience dealing with probate and estate administration matters
Strong client care and communication skills
Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Working Arrangements
The firm is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and offers a degree of flexibility around working patterns.
While the role is predominantly office-based due to the nature of the client base, which includes many elderly clients who prefer face-to-face appointments, there is flexibility for one day per week working from home where required.
The preferred office location is Sunderland, although applications from candidates wishing to be based in Newcastle will also be considered. The team currently works across both offices.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Flexible working arrangements
Full or part-time hours considered
High-quality private client work
Supportive and experienced team
Genuine long-term career progression opportunitiesFor a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today
Reference: 225237683
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