Austen Lloyd Legal Recruitment
Private Client NQ Solicitor

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🌟 Private Client NQ Solicitor or Legal Executive – Legal 500 Firm – Cambridgeshire 🌟 Level - NQ - 2 years PQE Salary: 40,000-50,000 DOE Position: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a Newly Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a passion for Private Client law? Ready to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm and build a long-term career with exceptional support and high-quality work? This could be the perfect next step for you.
I'm working closely with a well-established Legal 500 firm in Cambridgeshire, known for its warm culture, excellent reputation, and progressive approach. The firm is now looking to welcome a talented NQ Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their friendly and thriving Private Client department.
📝 The Role:
This is a varied and rewarding position that will see you working closely with experienced partners and senior fee earners on a broad spectrum of private client matters, including:
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- Drafting wills and estate planning advice
- Probate and administration of estates
- Trusts and tax matters
- Court of Protection and deputyship work
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Advising high-net-worth individuals and families
You’ll benefit from plenty of client contact and hands-on experience, within a supportive team that encourages growth and development.
✅ What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary from £40,000-50,000 depending on experience
- Opportunity for Legal Executives to progress and qualify (if desired)
- Hybrid working and flexible working hours
- Structured training and regular CPD
- Exposure to top-tier work with a Legal 500 ranked department
- Genuine career progression with mentoring from leading private client lawyers
- A collegiate, inclusive and forward-thinking culture


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👤 Who We’re Looking For:
- NQ Solicitor or Legal Executive (up to 2 years PQE)
- Completed a seat or gained strong experience in Private Client work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Client-focused, commercially aware, and driven to build long-term client relationships
- A genuine interest in progressing within a supportive and reputable private client team
📩 Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re an NQ Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to take your career forward with a firm that will invest in your development, I’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with Isabel for a confidence for a chat about this exciting opportunity - 0117 313 7857 / isabel@austenlloyd.co.uk
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