Private Client Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Devon is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their well-respected team. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of PQE and a client-focused approach. The firm champions diversity and offers clear progression routes, flexible working, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Clear progression routes

Flexible working

Christmas shutdown

Sunny Day policies

Enhanced maternity pay

Discounted legal services

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in private client law.
• Experience in wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Handling estate planning, wills, trusts, and elderly client services.
• Building strong client relationships and managing caseload.

Skills

Communication

Client-focused

Team Player

Job description

Opportunity: Private Client Lawyer

Location: Devon

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Individual Performance Bonus (DOE)

If you're a Private Client lawyer who thrives on meaningful work and wants to feel genuinely valued - not just in words, but in salary, benefits and progression, this might just be the move you've been waiting for!

This long-established, community-driven firm with multiple offices across Devon is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Cilex Lawyer. STEP members, or those working towards it, are especially encouraged to apply.

You will be stepping into a busy, well-respected team handling everything from estate planning and wills (including IHT mitigation and trusts), to LPAs, elderly client services, trust advice and estate administration. If you take pride in your client relationships and want to grow with a forward-thinking firm, this is the place to do it.

What Is on Offer?

This isn't your average high-street role. This firm is actively investing in its people with:

• A performance-based bonus scheme for fee earners (up to £10k annually)
• Clear and inclusive progression routes
• Flexible working and a strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Christmas shutdown (outside holiday allowance)
• Sunny Day policies and 4pm Friday finishes throughout August
• Enhanced maternity pay & family-first ethos
• Discounted legal services, paid eye tests & glasses contributions

You'll be joining a team where partnership is truly attainable, and success is recognised in all forms, not just billing targets.

Who We Are Looking For:

• 2+ years' PQE
• Strong experience across wills, probate, trusts, LPAs and estate planning
• A calm, empathetic and client-focused communicator
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys ownership of their caseload
• A real team player with a proactive, positive approach

Ready to take your next step in a firm that's doing things differently? Apply directly or drop me a message to arrange a confidential chat!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.