Private Client Lawyer

ENL Legal · County Durham, County Durham

Private Client Lawyer at ENL Legal, based in County Durham, County Durham, paying £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£65,000 per annum
Location
County Durham, County Durham
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
14 Aug 2026
Sector
Solicitor

8% below the typical rate for solicitor

Reference 215304504

About the role

Private Client Lawyer / NQ+ / County Durham / c£60,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm offering quality work and genuine career progression – To apply please call Teagan on [phone removed] and quote Job Ref: 4505

JOB TITLE: Private Client Lawyer                 
PQE REQUIRED: NQ+       
LOCATION: County Durham                
SALARY: Up to £60,000 DOE                     

THE ROLE:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Lawyer to join a well established and progressive law firm. You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, advising a diverse client base on wills, estate planning, probate, estate administration, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and deputyship matters. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will manage files from instruction through to completion while building long term client relationships and contributing to the continued success and growth of the department. This role offers genuine responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive environment.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors and Legal Executives with experience handling a broad range of private client matters. You will be confident managing your own caseload and committed to delivering exceptional client care. Experience advising on wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and deputyship matters is essential. STEP qualification would be advantageous but is by no means essential. The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and keen to play an active role in business development and networking initiatives

THE FIRM:
This opportunity is with a respected and forward thinking law firm that has established an excellent reputation for delivering high quality legal advice and outstanding client service. The firm prides itself on its supportive and collaborative culture, offering Lawyers the autonomy to develop their practice while benefiting from ongoing professional development and genuine career progression opportunities. Flexible working arrangements may also be considered for the right candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on [phone removed] / [phone removed] or email [email removed] 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. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Reference: 215304504 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 14 Aug 2026 · Listed via ENL Legal

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