Private Client Law Vacancies

Our Private Client team is seeking to appoint an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive, technically competent and capable of managing their own caseload independently without the need of supervision,  based at our Corby office and servicing our clients throughout the Northamptonshire counties.

You will ideally have 3+ years’ PQE, and have competent knowledge advising in the following areas:

• Estates & Administration
• Estate & inheritance planning
• Wills
• LPAs
• Trusts

Be confident and willing to work with our Commercial teams based in Corby and build relationships with our commercial clients to help build a caseload in Corby.  This position requires a thirst for Business Development and ability to engage with new contacts and opportunities to expand our client base in Corby.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Conveyancer to join, manage and develop our expanding Residential Conveyancing team in Leicester.

This is an exciting opportunity, and the successful applicant will have proven experience of working within a busy residential property team and dealing with a varied caseload including:

• Sale and purchase (including leasehold and new-build)
• Re-mortgage
• Equity release
• Transfer of equity

You must be confident in developing and managing relationships with both clients and referrers, be IT literate and committed with a previous working knowledge of using case management systems. We are willing to invest in you to continue your career, should that be CLC or SQE if you don’t have formal qualifications; let’s talk!

Excellent business development skills are essential, as well as strong organisation and compliance skills. Experience in managing a team is essential, together with an ability to work with minimal supervision.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Conveyancer to join and develop our expanding Residential Conveyancing teams in Northampton.

This is an exciting opportunity, and the successful applicant will have proven experience of working within a busy residential property team and dealing with a varied caseload including:

• Sale and purchase (including leasehold and new-build)
• Re-mortgage
• Equity release
• Transfer of equity

You must be confident in developing and managing relationships with both clients and referrers, be IT literate and committed with a previous working knowledge of using case management systems.

Excellent business development skills and management skills are desirable. Strong organisation and compliance skills are essential, together with an ability to work with minimal supervision.

Due to the nature of work undertaken, the successful candidate will be required to have a basic DBS check

Our Private Client team is seeking to appoint an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive, technically competent and capable of managing their own caseload independently without the need of supervision,  based at our Northampton office and servicing our clients throughout the Northamptonshire counties.

You will ideally have 8+ years’ PQE, and have competent knowledge advising in the following areas:

• Administration of Complex estates
• Estate & inheritance planning
• Trust Creation, Administration and Tax
• Complex Wills
• LPAs

You will be confident and have some management experience to help train and supervise the existing team at Northampton.  This position requires a thirst for Business Development and leadership and the ability to engage with new contacts and the wider team for growth and development.

A strong team ethic, attention to detail, willingness to bring others on, a desire to make a difference and a passion for working with a smile are essential!

We are looking for a wide range of full-time LPC or SQE colleagues to join our Trainee programme in 2026 and 2027 (we intake in May and November each year). You could be based at any of our 6 offices in Northamptonshire and Leicester, working in any of our teams that provide #AllTheHelpYouNeed to clients, their families and their businesses.

With a nearly 200-year history, six thriving offices, and a standout reputation, we’re a forward-thinking firm with a vision: that vision starts with being a great place to work, prioritising work-life balance, personal growth, and career progression, all while offering generous perks and the opportunity to learn from some of the best Legal 500 teams around.In this role, you’ll take on a diverse mix of both contentious and non-contentious work. We will challenge you but try to avoid subjects you cannot face! We offer rotating seats for those that need them, and in-depth exposure to SQE candidates that know where they want to go. Stick with us, and you can expect a long career full of progression, variety and impact.

You’ll get client contact from the outset, get involved in business development at an early stage and have plenty of peers to support you.

 

Although previous experience in a relevant area of law is desirable, suitable candidates will be considered.

We are looking for team players with excellent client care skills, an abundance of common sense and a determination to put down some roots. A strong team ethic, attention to detail and a passion for working with others is essential!

Responsibilities…

These roles are full and busy and will include the following:

• Dealing directly with clients.
• The opportunity to get involved in real work, from day one.
• Checking and drafting paperwork (varies by team but examples can be court documents, letters, contracts, applications, agreements, forms…)
• Supporting other members of the team.
• Legal research
• File management & other administration
• Being kind to #WilsonBear!

 

Requirements

You will have the ability to confidently manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Some legal or administrative experience is preferred and the ability to work within a busy team is essential. Excellent customer care skills are essential, as well as strong organisational skills.

At Wilson Browne Solicitors we believe in training and supporting our staff. These roles are each excellent opportunities for an ambitious person seeking to make a career in law.

Recruitment process and timeline:

Application process: Please submit your CV and cover letter/ email note explaining “ why now?, why you?, why here?, why Wilson Browne?” to careers@wilsonbrowne.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 27^th February

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