A legal firm in the UK is looking for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with over 2 years of post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload including complicated estate administration and work closely with vulnerable clients. You will be expected to conduct meetings, advise clients, and collaborate with team members. Ideal candidates will possess strong client management skills and a willingness to further develop their legal expertise, making this a rewarding opportunity for growth.
Jan 28, 2026
Full time
A legal firm in the UK is looking for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with over 2 years of post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload including complicated estate administration and work closely with vulnerable clients. You will be expected to conduct meetings, advise clients, and collaborate with team members. Ideal candidates will possess strong client management skills and a willingness to further develop their legal expertise, making this a rewarding opportunity for growth.
Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (2+ PQE) - Bury St Edmunds he Private Client Team OurPrivateClient team helps our clients to put plans and systems in place, to make sure their wishes are achieved and the future of their families safeguarded. Our work includes wills, trusts, complex lifetime tax planning, estate administration, powers of attorney and Court of Protection. We have team members based in all our offices in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Norwich and we share work, expertise and support across the team. The Role We are looking for a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to join us who is ambitious and keen to grow within their role. We would like you to have at least two years relevant post qualification experience as you will be responsible for your own caseload as well as working alongside the members of the Private Clientteam. Amongst other matters, you can expect to work on complex estate administration involving taxable estates, often with agricultural and business elements, preparation of deeds of variation and declarations of trust. You will advise clients on issues surrounding succession, tax and mental capacity and will be working within the team who have specialism in advising both high net worth individuals as well as elderly and vulnerable clients and their families. You will also work on Court of Protection matters. You will have the opportunity to work across all areas of private client work to build your skills across the discipline. Ashtons Legal offers great opportunities to develop and maintain both technical and leadership and management skills. On a day to day basis, you can expect to: Manage your own caseload, including good financial housekeeping Develop, support, supervise and coach more junior members of the team Conduct meetings with clients, either face to face or remotely Assess legal issues and advise accordingly Advise on costs and scope of work Conduct legal research Draft documents and letters Keep up to date with law and practice Assist the Lifetime Planning Team based in other offices when required Assist in the development of long term client relationships including assisting and attending business development activities Be confident in the use of technology, both in regard to a case management system and also as a means of working with clients and colleagues and maintaining strong relationships Knowledge, skills and experience required Be qualified as a Solicitor or qualified CILEX Lawyer You will have at least two years of post-qualification relevant experience in private client work, particularly estate administration, and working with vulnerable clients Be willing to learn and develop technical skills as well as obtain additional qualifications such as STEP and Lifetime Lawyers (SFE), as required
Jan 28, 2026
Full time
Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (2+ PQE) - Bury St Edmunds he Private Client Team OurPrivateClient team helps our clients to put plans and systems in place, to make sure their wishes are achieved and the future of their families safeguarded. Our work includes wills, trusts, complex lifetime tax planning, estate administration, powers of attorney and Court of Protection. We have team members based in all our offices in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Norwich and we share work, expertise and support across the team. The Role We are looking for a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to join us who is ambitious and keen to grow within their role. We would like you to have at least two years relevant post qualification experience as you will be responsible for your own caseload as well as working alongside the members of the Private Clientteam. Amongst other matters, you can expect to work on complex estate administration involving taxable estates, often with agricultural and business elements, preparation of deeds of variation and declarations of trust. You will advise clients on issues surrounding succession, tax and mental capacity and will be working within the team who have specialism in advising both high net worth individuals as well as elderly and vulnerable clients and their families. You will also work on Court of Protection matters. You will have the opportunity to work across all areas of private client work to build your skills across the discipline. Ashtons Legal offers great opportunities to develop and maintain both technical and leadership and management skills. On a day to day basis, you can expect to: Manage your own caseload, including good financial housekeeping Develop, support, supervise and coach more junior members of the team Conduct meetings with clients, either face to face or remotely Assess legal issues and advise accordingly Advise on costs and scope of work Conduct legal research Draft documents and letters Keep up to date with law and practice Assist the Lifetime Planning Team based in other offices when required Assist in the development of long term client relationships including assisting and attending business development activities Be confident in the use of technology, both in regard to a case management system and also as a means of working with clients and colleagues and maintaining strong relationships Knowledge, skills and experience required Be qualified as a Solicitor or qualified CILEX Lawyer You will have at least two years of post-qualification relevant experience in private client work, particularly estate administration, and working with vulnerable clients Be willing to learn and develop technical skills as well as obtain additional qualifications such as STEP and Lifetime Lawyers (SFE), as required
Commercial Property Solicitor (Residential Development) - Bury St Edmunds We are looking to recruit a Residential Development Solicitor with at least three years' post-qualification experience to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who wants exposure to high-quality work, client contact and genuine long-term progression. You will work closely with senior lawyers on a varied caseload while developing your technical skills and client exposure. Your key responsibilities will include: Assisting on a range of residential development matters for landowners, promoters, and developers Supporting senior fee earners on: Strategic land option agreements Promotion agreements Conditional and unconditional sale agreements Overages and clawback provisions Assisting with site acquisitions and disposals, including due diligence and title investigations Preparing first drafts of legal documentation and reports Managing post-completion formalities and Land Registry applications Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other solicitors under supervision Supporting development finance transactions in conjunction with the finance team Maintaining accurate file records and assisting with matter management Developing technical knowledge in residential development and strategic land work Contributing to team initiatives and business development activities as appropriate Knowledge, skills and experience required Our ideal candidate will be ambitious, client-focused, and keen to grow within a supportive team, with the following skills and experience:. Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales Minimum of 3 years' PQE in commercial property Strong technical grounding in commercial property transactions Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused mindset Strong communication and client-handling skills Ability to manage a varied caseload and work autonomously Desirable (but not required): Previous experience in residential development or strategic land Experience working with landowners, promoters, or developers Interest in business development and client relationship management Ashtons Legal is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Commercial Property Solicitor (Residential Development) - Bury St Edmunds We are looking to recruit a Residential Development Solicitor with at least three years' post-qualification experience to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who wants exposure to high-quality work, client contact and genuine long-term progression. You will work closely with senior lawyers on a varied caseload while developing your technical skills and client exposure. Your key responsibilities will include: Assisting on a range of residential development matters for landowners, promoters, and developers Supporting senior fee earners on: Strategic land option agreements Promotion agreements Conditional and unconditional sale agreements Overages and clawback provisions Assisting with site acquisitions and disposals, including due diligence and title investigations Preparing first drafts of legal documentation and reports Managing post-completion formalities and Land Registry applications Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other solicitors under supervision Supporting development finance transactions in conjunction with the finance team Maintaining accurate file records and assisting with matter management Developing technical knowledge in residential development and strategic land work Contributing to team initiatives and business development activities as appropriate Knowledge, skills and experience required Our ideal candidate will be ambitious, client-focused, and keen to grow within a supportive team, with the following skills and experience:. Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales Minimum of 3 years' PQE in commercial property Strong technical grounding in commercial property transactions Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused mindset Strong communication and client-handling skills Ability to manage a varied caseload and work autonomously Desirable (but not required): Previous experience in residential development or strategic land Experience working with landowners, promoters, or developers Interest in business development and client relationship management Ashtons Legal is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.
A law firm in Bury St Edmunds seeks a Residential Development Solicitor with at least three years' PQE. The successful candidate will work on residential development matters, supporting senior lawyers and managing a varied caseload, including legal documentation and client interactions. Ideal candidates possess strong negotiation and technical skills in commercial property. This is a fantastic opportunity for personal growth within a supportive team environment in a reputable firm.
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
A law firm in Bury St Edmunds seeks a Residential Development Solicitor with at least three years' PQE. The successful candidate will work on residential development matters, supporting senior lawyers and managing a varied caseload, including legal documentation and client interactions. Ideal candidates possess strong negotiation and technical skills in commercial property. This is a fantastic opportunity for personal growth within a supportive team environment in a reputable firm.
A leading legal firm in Ipswich is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Qualified Legal Executive with at least 1 year of relevant experience. In this role, you will manage your own caseload and supervise junior team members. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer, willing to learn and grow in private client law. Benefits include the opportunity to work across various private client areas and develop technical skills.
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
A leading legal firm in Ipswich is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Qualified Legal Executive with at least 1 year of relevant experience. In this role, you will manage your own caseload and supervise junior team members. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer, willing to learn and grow in private client law. Benefits include the opportunity to work across various private client areas and develop technical skills.