Private Client Lawyer

Private Client Lawyer – Torquay or Plymouth

We’re excited to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly respected law firm with a reputation for delivering outstanding private client services. Their Private Client team is known for its exceptional client care, combining efficient legal support with trusted and experienced lawyers across the full spectrum of private client work.

The Role: Our client is seeking a skilled Private Client Lawyer to join their dedicated team. The role is tailored to align with your experience in private client matters, offering the opportunity to manage a varied caseload while enhancing your skills and contributing to the growth of the department.

You’ll take on fee-earning work with a focus on:

• Wills and Estate Administration
• Probates
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trust and Inheritance Tax Planning
• Trust Administration

What Our Client Is Looking For: The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience in private client work (PQE is a guideline, equivalent experience will be considered).
• A sound understanding of private client law.
• A compassionate and client-focused approach, advocating for society’s most vulnerable.
• A track record of developing relationships with clients and referrers.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a friendly, supportive environment.
• A desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the private client team and the wider firm.

Why Join Our Client? This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of a supportive and friendly team, where your contributions will be recognised and rewarded. Our client offers:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employer pension contribution (3% of basic salary)
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Additional day’s leave on your birthday
• Occupational sick pay
• Enhanced family leave
• Free corporate health care cash plan
• Death in Service benefit (4x salary)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (for you and your immediate family)
• Membership of Mindful Employer
• Physical and mental health wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free legal services for employees (wills and conveyancing)
• Supported training and clear opportunities for career progression

Please get in touch if you would like more information on this role or send us your CV below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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