Cowans Solicitors LLP | Private Client Lawyer

Surrey Law Society; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established law practice in Dorking is looking for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to lead their Private Client Department. You will manage a caseload and provide legal support, with the flexibility for both part-time and full-time hours. The role offers a starting salary of £40,000 and the possibility of hybrid working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to send their CV and covering letter to the specified contact.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Increased holiday after one year

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in private client law is essential.
• Proactivity and good IT skills required.
• Flexibility to cover various matters in Surrey.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload in the busy Private Client Department.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients.
• Conduct house/care home visits when necessary.

Skills

Experienced in working in private client

Proactive

Computer/IT literate

Willing to cover all Surrey matters

Able to make house/care home visits

Job description

11th November 2025

Dorking

Cowans Solicitors are looking for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to take control of our Private Client Department, which is a very busy part of our well-established practice.

Running a caseload in our busy Private Client Department. The role will require you to be:

• Experienced in working in private client
• Proactive
• Computer/IT literate
• Willing to cover all Surrey matters
• Able to make the occasional house/care home visit to some clients

Details:

Start date: immediately (or as soon as possible)

Location: Our Dorking office, but hybrid would be considered

Contract: both fixed term and permanent contracts will be considered

Hours: part-time or full-time considered

Salary: Starting at £40,000 but open to discuss

Holiday: 25 days (plus bank holidays), rising to 26 days after one year, and at regular intervals thereafter, up to 30 days.

Applications:

If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to David Cowan ([e-mail]), or get in touch with David if you have questions before applying.