Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (2+ PQE) - Bury St Edmunds Location:Bury St EdmundsContract Type:Permanent, Full-time, Part-timeClosing Date:29 May 2026Salary:Can be discussedSpecific Hours:Our core office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Flexible working options can be discussedThe 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 Client team.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 housekeepingDevelop, support, supervise and coach more junior members of the teamConduct meetings with clients, either face to face or remotelyAssess legal issues and advise accordinglyAdvise on costs and scope of workConduct legal researchDraft documents and lettersKeep up to date with law and practiceAssist the Lifetime Planning Team based in other offices when requiredAssist in the development of long term client relationships including assisting and attending business development activitiesBe 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 relationshipsKnowledge, Skills And Experience RequiredBe qualified as a Solicitor or qualified CILEX LawyerYou will have at least two years of post-qualification relevant experience in private client work, particularly estate administration, and working with vulnerable clientsBe willing to learn and develop technical skills as well as obtain additional qualifications such as STEP and Lifetime Lawyers (SFE), as requiredExcellent communication and team skillsHave a good work ethic#J-18808-Ljbffr