Private Client Lawyer – Torquay or Plymouth – Torquay

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a well-regarded Private Client Lawyer to join a Legal 500 practice in Torquay or Plymouth. You will develop your practice and handle client matters autonomously.

Experience spanning wills, estate administration, probate, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, inheritance tax and trust administration is essential, with 5+ years’ PQE preferred. This supportive firm offers a high quality workload and opportunities to progress within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in private client work across Wills, Estate Administration, Probate, and Trusts.
• Experience advising on Inheritance Tax and related planning.
• Commitment to excellent client service and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Fee-earning work across Wills, Estate Administration, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax and Trust Administration.
• Engage with clients autonomously and develop your practice.

Skills

Private Client Expertise

Client Relationship Skills

Team Player

Job description

Private Client Lawyer – Torquay or Plymouth

Join a well-regarded Private Client team at an award-winning Legal 500 practice who bring extensive expertise in areas like Health, Elderly Care, Trusts, Tax, Succession, and Estate Planning.

At this friendly and supportive firm, you’ll develop your practice and engage with clients autonomously. Responsibilities include fee-earning work across Wills, Estate Administration, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, and Trust Administration.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience across a broad range of private client work and advocacy for vulnerable individuals.
• Compassionate, approachable, and a strong team player.
• Passionate about private client law, with a commitment to excellent client service.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Private Client Lawyer or equivalent.*
• Solid understanding and technical knowledge of the private client discipline.

*Applications from candidates with more PQE or equivalent experience are welcome.

Our client can offer a genuinely great place to work, high levels of quality work coming in, good client contact and business development involvement and appropriate support for you to really develop your career.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
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Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Torquay, Devon