Private Client Lawyer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Basildon
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Probate & Administration of Estates Wills drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney Trusts Inheritance Tax & Capital Gains Tax planning Client-focused approach

FULL DESCRIPTION

Private Client Lawyer

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Published 10/04/2026

Location Basildon, United Kingdom

Category Private Client

Job Type Full-time

Type Of Lawyer Fee Earner

Work Hours Full-time

Reference No: BH-50826

Area of Law Private Client

Contact Email [contact hidden]

Contact Leah Roberts

Contact Phone [contact hidden]

Region South East

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR – Fee Earner, NQ, to 3 PQE

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: £35,000 – £60,000

[Employer hidden] Legal is representing a well-established Legal 500 regional law firm with an excellent reputation across Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a supportive and busy private client team in Basildon.

You’ll benefit from a collaborative team culture, regular 1-1 training, and strong career development opportunities. Previous placements at this firm have praised the supportive environment and structured mentoring on offer.

Role Requirements The ideal Private Client Solicitor will:

  • Be Non-Qualified Fee Earner to 3 years PQE in private client law (applications as fee earner up to 4 PQE will be considered)
  • Have proven experience managing files in areas such as:
  • Probate & Administration of Estates
  • Wills drafting
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Trusts
  • Inheritance Tax & Capital Gains Tax planning

Key Skills & Personal Attributes

  • Strong client-focused approach, with the ability to build long-term relationships
  • Proactive, motivated, and positive attitude
  • Commitment to delivering a high standard of service
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits Package On offer is a highly competitive package including:

  • Hybrid / WFH options
  • 25 days annual leave + 2 days over Christmas + your birthday off (increasing with service)
  • Performance-related bonus scheme
  • Medicash plan
  • Support with professional qualifications
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Paid legal fees

Staff referral bonus

If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts.

Email: [contact hidden] Mobile: [contact hidden] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaharoberts/ Or by applying to this vacancy.

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