Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Salary reviews

Career progression

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited seeks a Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer at Senior Associate/Partner level to join a renowned private client team in Plymouth. You will handle a broad range of wills, probate, estates and wealth management work, with opportunities to take a lead in client development and mentoring.

The role offers hybrid working patterns (2-3 days in the office), strong administrative support, and clear progression paths within a well-established South West practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX with Private Client experience.
• Strong private client law experience essential.
• STEP qualification advantageous, support may be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a broad range of private client matters.
• Support career development and mentoring of junior lawyers.
• Contribute to business development and client growth.

Skills

Private Client Law

Client development

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification

CILEX qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor/Private Client Lawyer/Partner – Plymouth

You will join an established Wills, Probate and Private Client team with a strong reputation throughout Plymouth, Devon and the wider South West.

The department benefits from a loyal client base and a steady flow of referrals, providing an excellent platform for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their career.

Your caseload will include a broad range of private client and wealth management matters,including:

• Wills and Will drafting
• Estate planning and succession planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Trusts and trust administration
• Inheritance tax and tax planning
• Wealth preservation
• High-net-worth and complex private client matters
• Advising individuals, families and business owners

For candidates operating at Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner level, there is scope to take a more prominent role in client development, mentoring junior lawyers, business development and growing the wider Private Client practice.

You will also have access to strong administrative and paralegal support.

What Are We Looking For?

We are keen to speak with Private Client Solicitors and Lawyers at a range of levels, from experienced fee earners through to senior practitioners and Partners.

Ideally, you will have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or CILEX Legal Executive
• Strong experience within Private Client law
• STEP qualification or membership would be advantageous, although support may be available for the right candidate.

Salary, Benefits and Flexibility

The firm offers a competitive package designed to attract and retain experienced Private Client professionals, including:

• Competitive salary based on experience and seniority
• Bonus scheme not directly linked to billable hours
• Hybrid working – typically around 2-3 days in the office
• Flexible working arrangements
• Part-time and flexible hours considered
• 25 days' annual leave
• Birthday day off
• Christmas office closure
• Private healthcare
• Wellbeing support
• Pension scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• Full administrative and paralegal support
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities