Wills & Probate Executive / Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive | 3+ Years PQE | Corby

📍 Corby, Northamptonshire
💼 Full-Time
⚖️ Private Client

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a growing and well-established team based in Corby. This role offers the chance to develop a strong presence across Northamptonshire while working closely with both private and commercial clients.

We are looking for a technically strong lawyer with at least 3 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) who is capable of managing their own caseload independently and is passionate about building longstanding client relationships.

The Role

You will advise individuals, families and business owners on a broad range of private client matters, delivering tailored legal solutions and exceptional levels of client care.

Your caseload will include:

✅ Wills & Estate Planning
✅ Estate Administration & Probate
✅ Inheritance Tax Planning
✅ Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
✅ Trust Creation & Administration
✅ Wealth Preservation & Succession Planning

You will have the autonomy to manage files from instruction through to completion while supporting the continued growth of the Private Client offering across Corby and the wider Northamptonshire region.

About You

✔ Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE or equivalent experience
✔ Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts and estate planning matters
✔ Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
✔ Excellent client care and relationship-building skills
✔ Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development
✔ Strong networking and communication abilities
✔ Keen to contribute to the long-term growth of the department

A Unique Opportunity

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys developing new business opportunities and establishing themselves as a key advisor within the local market.

Working closely with the firm's established Commercial teams in Corby, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with business owners, directors and entrepreneurs, helping to grow and develop a strong private client caseload from existing and new contacts alike.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about networking, engaging with local businesses and professional introducers, and identifying opportunities to expand the firm's presence across Northamptonshire.

What's on Offer?

🔹 High-quality private client work
🔹 Established referral network and commercial client connections
🔹 Genuine scope to shape and grow your own practice
🔹 Supportive and collaborative working environment
🔹 Clear career progression opportunities
🔹 Competitive salary and benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Private Client Lawyer looking for a role that offers both high-quality legal work and the chance to play a significant part in the growth of a thriving Corby office.

📩 For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.