OverviewIn-House Private Client Lawyer / Fee Earner Opportunities - Interim & Permanent (UK-Wide, Hybrid)Contract Types: Interim / Locum / Fixed-Term / PermanentLocations: Hybrid roles across the UK (2-3 days in office typically)Environments: In-house legal teams within financial services, wealth management, trust businesses, charities, and corporate organisationsSalary / Rates: Highly competitive hourly rates & permanent salary packagesI am partnering with a range of leading in-house legal teams across the UK who are seeking experienced Private Client Lawyers and Fee Earners to support growing departments. These positions offer the opportunity to work at the heart of fast-paced commercial environments, advising internal stakeholders and managing sensitive, high-value client matters with professionalism and care.Roles are available on an interim, fixed-term or permanent basis, with hybrid working models widely offered.About the RoleYou will manage a varied Private Client caseload and provide clear, commercially aware legal advice to internal colleagues. Work typically includes both advisory and transactional elements and may involve liaising with senior leaders, external advisers, and financial specialists.Key ResponsibilitiesDepending on experience, responsibilities may include:Drafting and advising on WillsPreparing and registering Lasting Powers of AttorneyEstate and probate administration (from simple estates to complex/high-value matters)Trust management, creation and restructuringCourt of Protection and deputyship supportInheritance Tax planning and liaising with tax/wealth management teamsSupporting vulnerable clients and managing sensitive matters with discretionAdvising internal stakeholders across legal, compliance, wealth management or risk teamsYou may also:Draft documentation, internal briefings or client summariesProvide ongoing updates to internal teams and senior leadershipSupport wider governance, policy or risk-related work where relevantMentor or supervise junior staff, depending on seniorityRequirementsApplications are welcome from both qualified and non-qualified professionals, including:Qualified route:Solicitors, Barristers or Chartered Legal Executives (with a valid practising certificate)STEP-qualified or part-qualified candidates (advantageous but not essential)Non-qualified route:Senior Private Client ParalegalsProbate, estates or trusts specialists with strong caseload experienceExperienced Legal Assistants with demonstrable fee-earning capabilityWhat’s on OfferCompetitive rates/SalaryStrong benefits packages for permanent appointmentsOpportunities to work within reputable in-house teamsHigh-quality work involving trusts, estates, and wealth-driven mattersLong-term career development and progressionInclusive environments with ongoing professional supportRoles span a range of industries including financial services, wealth management, investment firms, charity organisations and large corporates.Interested in In-House Private Client Opportunities?If you\'d like to explore interim or permanent in-house private client roles, I\'d be happy to have a confidential conversation. Please get in touch with Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich) or share your CV. #J-18808-Ljbffr