Private Client Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive in Devon with 5+ years' PQE to join a growing team. You will manage a varied private client caseload and deliver high-quality advice across wills, probate, and tax, while shaping client relationships and contributing to business development.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working in a supportive environment, with opportunities to influence the future direction of the department and team growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-care focus.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior members.
• Proven business development and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload.
• Provide high-quality advice on wills, probate, and tax.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to BD.
• Support the growth of the private client department.

Skills

Wills

Estate planning

Probate

Court of Protection

Tax planning

Client relations

Education

Law degree

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.

You will ideally have experience in:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Tax and succession planning

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:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Additional holiday for long service
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Coaching and mentoring

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.