Private Client Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced annual leave

Additional holiday for long service

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Modern, comfortable offices

Free parking

Coaching and mentoring

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Devon is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE to join a growing team. The role offers hybrid and flexible working and a platform to take a leading role in developing the department.

You will manage a varied private client caseload, provide high-quality advice on wills, probate, trusts and estate planning, and help with business development and client relationship growth. The firm supports career progression and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience in private client matters.
• Strong leadership and client-management skills.
• Commercially minded with a focus on growth.

Responsibilities

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Court of Protection matters
• Tax and succession planning
• Contentious private client matters

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Business development

Team management

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive | 5+ PQE | Devon | Competitive Salary DOE.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and growing team in Devon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the continued development and growth of the department.

You will manage a varied private client caseload, provide high-quality legal advice to clients and work closely with colleagues across the firm. You will also have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the department, develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

The role is ideally based in Devon, with hybrid and flexible working available.

THE ROLE

Applications are welcomed from Private Client Solicitors with 5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience, with a strong background across a broad range of private client matters.

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Court of Protection matters
• Tax and succession planning
• Contentious private client matters

ABOUT YOU

You will be an experienced and commercially minded Private Client Solicitor with excellent technical knowledge and a strong commitment to client care.

You will:

• Have strong leadership and team management skills
• Enjoy developing and maintaining client relationships
• Have a proven ability to manage a varied caseload
• Be confident in business development and networking
• Be commercially aware and committed to growing the department
• Enjoy mentoring and supporting more junior members of the team
• Have a genuine interest in contributing to the wider success of the firm

WHY JOIN

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role within a growing Private Client department and have a genuine influence on its future development.

The firm offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with genuine opportunities to develop your career, build your own area of specialism and make a significant contribution to the continued growth of the business.

Benefits include

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced annual leave
• Additional holiday for long service
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health support
• Modern, comfortable offices
• Free parking
• Coaching and mentoring

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