Overview

Private Client Solicitor or Director | Location: Newhaven Office (or other local office, with some home working) | Contract: Full-time or Part-time | Salary: Competitive DOE

A leading Sussex law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Practitioner to join its supportive and well-regarded team. This role would also suit someone looking to step into a Director position, or an existing Director seeking a fresh challenge.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including:

• Probate and intestacies
• Taxable estates
• Wills and LPAs
• Court of Protection
• Trusts
• Management of client affairs

Working closely with the Head of Department, Directors, and other Solicitors, you will deliver exceptional client care while supporting and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage allocated client work independently and efficiently
• Provide excellent client service with empathy and professionalism
• Actively contribute to business development and networking
• Deliver fee income in line with targets
• Keep updated with changes in law and maintain CPD
• Supervise and support immediate support staff
• Ensure compliance with risk management, Solicitors Accounts Rules, and professional conduct standards

About You

• 3+ PQE as a Private Client Solicitor or Practitioner
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning
• Capable of working independently and taking initiative
• Excellent mentoring and supervisory skills
• Friendly, proactive, and confident in client-facing work
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Bonus schemes
• Personal Health Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus birthdays off
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Paid study leave
• Employee discounts

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, supportive firm where you can take real ownership of your career, with the potential to step into leadership at Director level.