Private Client Solicitor NEW

Salaried Partner level opportunity 
Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive 
Exeter, Devon | Hybrid Working 

A well-established Legal 500 law firm in Exeter is looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive to join its expanding Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer seeking a salaried partner role with genuine career progression and flexible hybrid working 

Why Join This Legal 500 Firm?

• Established and highly regarded Legal 500 Private Client department
• Strong reputation across Devon
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements – strong work life balance
• High-quality private client and probate work inc HNW clients 
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and training

This role has arisen due to continued growth within the Private Client team and increasing demand for Wills, Probate and Estate Planning services.

Private Client Solicitor/Partner – The Role: 

The successful Private Client Lawyer will manage a broad caseload of non-contentious Private Client matters including:

• Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning
• Probate and estate administration matters
• Inheritance Tax (IHT) and succession planning
• Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Trust creation, administration and advisory work
• Advising elderly and vulnerable clients
• Wealth preservation and tax-efficient planning
• Court of Protection related matters
• Mentor & support (usually more junior) colleagues 

The department acts for a loyal and longstanding client base including:

• High-net-worth individuals
• Families and retirees
• Business owners
• Executors and trustees
• Elderly and vulnerable clients

Candidate Requirements

Applications are encouraged from:

• Qualified Solicitors
• Chartered Legal Executives (CILEx)
• Experienced Private Client Fee Earners

You should ideally have:

• At least 4 years’ experience in Private Client law
• Strong experience in Wills, Probate, Trusts and LPAs
• Any managerial experience is useful 

STEP qualification or progress toward STEP would also be beneficial, although not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Free wills and discounted conveyancing services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
• Structured career progression opportunities

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