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 seeking a Family Law Solicitor to join our Family Law Team in Northampton. We are considering individuals with a range of experience, but are ideally looking for someone who is 1 year PQE, up to Senior Associate level. You will need to be competent at working independently, handling your own caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion and (if you are coming in at the more senior end) providing guidance and mentoring to our more junior team members. This is a role where your voice will be heard, with genuine scope for a challenging but supported career.

Responsibilities:

You will be working on matters including:

• Divorce
• Property and Finances
• Children issues
• Trusts of Land
• Pre/post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements
• Non-molestation applications

The Family Law Team at Wilson Browne has a reputation in the County that is second to none, and act for a broad range of clients covering all aspects of family law advice. You will immediately feel the support from the largest Legal 500 team in the county.

We are looking for an experienced Contentious Probate Paralegal to assist the wider team in our Leicester office.

We have a highly regarded Legal 500 private client department. They often deal with HNW individuals who have national and international assets and interests. You will sit as part of the litigation team dealing solely with a contentious probate caseload and supporting the Head of Team. As well as local clients the firm enjoys a market leading online presence (thanks to its in-house award-winning marketing team), and you will represent clients from all over England & Wales.

You will assist on a diverse caseload of Contentious Probate and Trusts matters to include; Contesting the Validity of Wills, Inheritance Act Disputes, Trustee Disputes and Estate Disputes.

We are firm believers in training and progression, and so the role may suit someone looking for career development after an initial period.

Requirements

You will have had exposure to contentious probate, commercial litigation, or general wills and probate matters.
The ability to confidentially manage your own workload and to progress to look after your own clients
Excellent communication skills
You will be a team player with excellent attention to detail.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team, based at our Wellingborough town centre office.

This is an exciting opportunity, and the successful applicant will ideally have some experience of working within a busy residential property team. You will also be IT literate and committed, with a previous working knowledge of using case management systems.

Responsibilities…

This is a full and busy role and will include the following:

• Supporting a senior conveyancer.
• Dealing with initial paperwork.
• Issuing draft contracts.
• Dealing with enquiries and managing sale files.
• Ordering and checking routine property searches.
• Setting up matters for completion.
• General administration.
• Checking mortgage offers.
• Dealing directly with clients, estate agents and lenders.
• Supporting other members of the team whenever possible.
• Post completion.

Requirements

You will have the ability to confidently manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Some residential conveyancing experience is preferred and the ability to work within a busy team is essential. Excellent business development skills are desirable, as well as strong organisational skills.

At Wilson Browne Solicitors we believe in training and supporting our staff. This role can, for the right candidate, attract full funding (terms apply) from Wilson Browne to progress your career.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our Legal 500 Private Client team in our Higham Ferrers office. Working closely with our diverse team there is exciting opportunity for growth in this role.

We are considering individuals with a range of experience but are ideally looking for someone who is qualified up to 3 years PQE and on a full-time basis. You will need to be competent at working independently and handling your own caseload, but will also benefit from the guidance and support of the wider Private Client teams covering Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. We are committed to the development of our staff with defined career plans in place and a fantastic team culture.

This is a role where your voice will be heard, with genuine scope for a challenging, but supported career. On top of that, you’ll have first-class support from our award-winning Marketing Team, to assist with business development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

You will help look after people, their affairs, and their wealth. You’ll handle the whole range of:

• Wills
• Trusts
• LPAs
• Complex Estates & administration
• Probate
• Estate & inheritance planning

Whilst STEP is preferable, we can help you get there if you are working towards it. You’ll make a difference here and this is a role that will grow with you.

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 2025, 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 13^th June

Interviews: Thursday 26^th June and Friday 27^th June in Kettering

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