NQ+ Private Client Solicitor

Job Title: NQ Private Client Solicitor
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Newly Qualified Private Client Solicitor to join our established and well-regarded Private Client team based in Cheltenham. This role is ideally suited to a junior solicitor who is genuinely committed to building a long-term career in Private Client law and is looking to develop within a supportive, experienced team.

You will join a team of three, working closely alongside an experienced Partner and two experienced paralegals. The appointment will allow the Partner to focus on more complex matters, while you develop your own caseload and progressively take on greater responsibility.

This role also presents a clear succession planning opportunity for an ambitious and capable junior Private Client lawyer keen to progress their career.

Applications from Newly Qualified Solicitors are welcome.

The Role

Managing your own caseload of Private Client matters, appropriate to NQ level
Supporting the Partner on complex and technical work as required
Handling a range of Private Client matters including wills, probate, estate administration, LPAs and trusts
Working collaboratively with paralegals and the wider team
Developing strong client relationships and delivering high-quality client care
Building technical capability with structured supervision and mentoring
The Ideal Candidate

Newly Qualified Solicitor with a genuine interest in Private Client law
Relevant experience gained during a training contract or prior Private Client exposure
Ambitious, reliable and keen to develop a long-term role within the firm
Strong communication and organisational skills
Based in, or within commutable distance of, Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire area

Why Join

Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Private Client Partner
Clear progression and succession planning for the right candidate
Supportive and collaborative working environment
High-quality Private Client work with long-term career prospects
Stable and established Gloucestershire-based practice

Candidates wanting to apply for this position should contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge - (phone number removed)