Private Client Solicitor - NQ-4 PQE - Peterborough - &45,000-55,000 DOE
Job Description & Overview
An opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to take ownership of their caseload, build strong client relationships and contribute to the business development of an established Wills, Trusts and Probate team.
The Role You'll provide clear, practical legal advice across a range of private client matters, managing files efficiently and ensuring clients receive a professional and responsive service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising clients on Wills, trusts and probate matters.
- Managing files and progressing matters through to conclusion.
- Communicating clearly and promptly with clients, colleagues and other solicitors.
- Taking responsibility for billing, invoicing and working towards agreed targets.
- Building relationships with existing clients and helping to attract new business.
- Supporting the firm's marketing and business development activities.
- Identifying opportunities to cross-refer clients to other legal services within the firm.
- Working independently and collaboratively, including providing instructions to support staff where appropriate.
- Keeping up to date with changes in law, practice and procedure, and maintaining continuing professional development.
About You
- A qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate.
- Sound knowledge and experience of Wills, Trusts and Probate law.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain legal matters clearly in plain English.
- A sympathetic and client-focused approach when dealing with sensitive personal circumstances.
- Organised, professional and able to manage matters effectively.
- Proactive about professional development, marketing and business development.
- Confident working independently and as part of a team.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to join an established Wills, Trusts and Probate team in Peterborough.
- A varied caseload and the chance to build lasting client relationships.
- Scope to contribute to the team's development and the wider success of the firm.
- A supportive working environment.
An opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to take ownership of their caseload, build strong client relationships and contribute to the business development of an established Wills, Trusts and Probate team.
The Role You'll provide clear, practical legal advice across a range of private client matters, managing files efficiently and ensuring clients receive a professional and responsive service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising clients on Wills, trusts and probate matters.
- Managing files and progressing matters through to conclusion.
- Communicating clearly and promptly with clients, colleagues and other solicitors.
- Taking responsibility for billing, invoicing and working towards agreed targets.
- Building relationships with existing clients and helping to attract new business.
- Supporting the firm's marketing and business development activities.
- Identifying opportunities to cross-refer clients to other legal services within the firm.
- Working independently and collaboratively, including providing instructions to support staff where appropriate.
- Keeping up to date with changes in law, practice and procedure, and maintaining continuing professional development.
About You
- A qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate.
- Sound knowledge and experience of Wills, Trusts and Probate law.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain legal matters clearly in plain English.
- A sympathetic and client-focused approach when dealing with sensitive personal circumstances.
- Organised, professional and able to manage matters effectively.
- Proactive about professional development, marketing and business development.
- Confident working independently and as part of a team.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to join an established Wills, Trusts and Probate team in Peterborough.
- A varied caseload and the chance to build lasting client relationships.
- Scope to contribute to the team's development and the wider success of the firm.
- A supportive working environment.
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 18 Oct 2026
- Location: cambridgeshire and peterborough
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Legal
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