Private Client Lawyer

Private Client Lawyer / 8+ PQE / Newcastle Upon Tyne / £60,000 (DOE) / Lead a recognised Private Client team at a prestigious North East Legal 500 firm and thrive in a supportive, forward thinking environment – To apply please call Teagan on  and quote Job

• Job Title:
  
  Private Client Lawyer
• PQE
  
  Required:
  
  8+
• Location:
  
  Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Salary:
  Up to £60,000 DOE

• Lead the Private Client department at a highly respected Legal 500 firm.
• Work closely with the Managing Partner to shape strategy and drive departmental performance.
• Manage a varied caseload including wills, probate, estate administration and Court of Protection matters.
• Provide hands on leadership, inspiring and mentoring a talented team.
• Promote technical excellence, professional development and high standards of client care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and uphold the firm’s strong reputation.

• Qualified Solicitor with 8+ PQE in private client law.
• Proven leadership experience including supervision, mentoring and team development.
• Strong expertise in wills, probate, estates, trusts and Court of Protection matters.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to produce high quality, accurate work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a composed, professional approach.
• Up to date knowledge of AML, GDPR and other key compliance requirements.
• Ambitious, forward thinking leader committed to shaping departmental growth.

• Career progression opportunities.
• Independent working.
• Personal development opportunities.
• Up to 32 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Flexible WFH arrangements.
• And more…

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on  /  or email  with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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