Private Client Solicitor

TSR Legal; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Private Client Solicitor focused on probate to join their modern and supportive team. You will manage high-quality probate and estate administration work, while being an integral part of a growing department. Ideal candidates have 1-5 years of experience in probate work, with a salary up to £55,000 and additional earning potential through a team-based bonus structure. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Team-based bonus structure

Support for ongoing development

Qualifications

• 1-5 years PQE in probate-led private client work.
• Experience managing taxable and non-taxable estates.
• Confidence in communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and estate administration workload.
• Support clients with wills, LPAs, and trusts.
• Contribute to team growth through client relationships.

Skills

Probate experience

Client communication

Team collaboration

Networking

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Probate Focus

Location: Somerset
Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)

Probate does not need tomean slow progression and an old-school culture!

If you’re a Private Client Fee Earner who enjoys the technical side of probate and wants to join a team that’s genuinely growing, this role offers the chance to step into a modern, forward-thinking environment at exactly the right time.

You’ll be part of a well‑structured private client team within a Somerset firm that has invested heavily in its leadership and culture. With continued growth, new senior appointments on the horizon, and clear plans to expand the department, this is a rare opportunity to join a team where progression is real, not promised.

Your work will centre on high‑quality probate and estate administration, supported by wills, LPAs and the chance to build on trusts or Court of Protection work if that’s an area you’re keen to develop. You’ll manage your own workload with autonomy, backed by a friendly and collaborative team.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have solid experience in probate‑led private client work (1‑5 years PQE, but flexible)
• Are confident running a mix of taxable and non‑taxable estates
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with clients
• Enjoy contributing to the growth of a team through networking and client relationships
• STEP or SFE accreditation is a plus, and the firm can support ongoing development.

Hybrid working is available (typically 2‑3 in the office), with some flexibility depending on experience. The salary goes up to £55,000, with a team‑based bonus structure offering additional earning potential.

If you want a probate role where you can grow quickly, work with a supportive team, and join a firm genuinely moving forward, this could be your next step.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or [e-mail] in complete confidence.