OverviewPrivate Wealth and Inheritance Fee Earner – NQ to 3 Years PQE. Launch your legal career with confidence in our award-winning Private Wealth and Inheritance team. Herrington Carmichael offers a robust NQ development programme to help junior lawyers transition from training contracts into confident fee earners with a clear path to specialisation.

About the FirmHerrington Carmichael LLP is an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked team known for growth, strong relationships, and ambitious full-service legal guidance for businesses, families, and individuals. We value collaboration and strive for excellence.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of a varied caseload of private client matters, including wills, trusts, probate, inheritance tax planning, and estate administration, with guidance and mentoring tailored to your level of experience.

Benefit from our structured NQ development programme, designed to support your transition from trainee to confident fee earner, with clear pathways to specialisation in areas such as complex tax planning, trust structuring, or high-net-worth estate management.

Receive ongoing technical training and supervision from senior team members, helping you build deep expertise and progress your career within a collaborative and high-performing team.

Work closely with other departments, such as family law and property, to deliver joined-up solutions for clients with multifaceted needs.

Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and a personal, empathetic approach.

Contribute to the team''s business development activities, including attending networking events and supporting marketing initiatives, with opportunities to raise your professional profile.

Qualifications

NQ to 3 years PQE in Private Wealth, Inheritance, or a related field.

Strong technical foundation in wills, trusts, probate, and tax planning.

Excellent client care skills and a professional, empathetic approach.

A STEP qualification or willingness to work towards one is desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.

Generous Fee Earner bonus.

Free car parking for your convenience.

Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure and Perkbox benefits.

The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.

How to ApplyReady to Make a Difference We’re looking for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional service, excited to be part of a winning team, and embraces our core values of Growth, Relationships, Ambition, Collaboration, and Excellence. If that sounds like you, send your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications to Lara Drijver, Resourcing Operations Manager, at careers@herrington-carmichael.com.

Herrington Carmichael is committed to equal opportunities and a diverse workforce. We promote equal opportunities for all and will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. We value diversity and inclusion as drivers of innovation and success.

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