28 January 2025

Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive

We are seeking a talented Private Client Lawyer to join our dynamic team and provide comprehensive legal services to individuals across the region. The successful candidate will be a dedicated, experienced and client focused solicitor who thrives in a supportive yet challenging environment. This role requires someone who had excellent communication skills with a compassionate and professional approach to client care.

Location: Fakenham, Holt, Sheringham, King’s Lynn, or Swaffham

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Part-time considered.

About Us: We are a long-established and reputable law firm based in Norfolk, with offices in Holt, Sheringham, Fakenham, King’s Lynn, and Swaffham. For generations, we have delivered exceptional legal services, earning a reputation for excellence and reliability. We pride ourselves on being a ‘safe pair of hands’ for all our clients.

We specialise in multiple areas of law including Commercial and Residential Conveyancing, Family Law, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Administration of Estates, Wills and Trusts, Inheritance Tax advice and Estate Planning, Elderly Client Services, Employment Law, Business and Company Law, Dispute Resolution, and Agricultural Law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of private client matters, including Wills and Estate Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estates Administration. In addition experience is one or more following areas  would be an advantage: Trusts and Inheritance Planning, Deputyships, Elderly Client Affairs.
• Manage and develop a caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring a high level of client care and legal expertise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering bespoke and empathetic advice tailored to individual needs.
• Support and mentor junior team members as needed, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Stay informed of changes in relevant laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and providing up-to-date advice to clients
• Participate in business development activities to promote the firm and expand the private client department, including attending networking events, developing referral relationships, and providing content for legal articles.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1+ years of post-qualification experience in Private Client law in England and Wales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work to deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A proactive, adaptable, and compassionate approach to client care.
• Willingness to work flexibly, with a hybrid arrangement of remote and office-based work as required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between offices and to client meetings may be required.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement, allowing a flexible balance of remote and in-office work. Part-time considered.
• Opportunity to work from any of our scenic Norfolk offices in Fakenham, Holt, Sheringham, King’s Lynn, or Swaffham.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and experienced Private Client Lawyer looking for a new opportunity in a beautiful, rural setting with flexibility for remote work, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter to michelle.lockwood@hayes-storr.com by 28th February 2025