Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Rlelaw; Bridgend, Treorchy, Talbot Green; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Office closure days over Christmas

Flexible working where possible

STEP progression support

Supervision by Head of Department

Job summary

RLE Law is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its Private Client Department, handling wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate with appropriate supervision. The role offers exposure to estate administration, trusts and Court of Protection matters, with opportunities to develop a broader private client practice.

Based primarily at Bridgend or Talbot Green with regular attendance at Treorchy, you will join a supportive team led by a STEP‑aware Head of

Qualifications

• Experience in wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate.
• Strong client care skills and a professional approach.
• Good drafting and organisational skills.
• Confidence managing files with supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with solicitors, trainees and support staff.
• Sound judgement for elevating technical or sensitive issues.
• Interest in developing a broader private client practice.
• STEP qualification or willingness to work towards STEP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied private client caseload including wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate.
• Provide professional executor and estate administration work.
• Assist with trusts and Court of Protection matters where appropriate.
• Work under supervision within a supportive team.
• Develop client relationships and professional profile.

Skills

Wills

Lasting powers of attorney

Probate

Court of Protection

Education

STEP qualification or working towards STEP

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Location: RLE Law has offices in Bridgend, Treorchy and Talbot Green. The successful candidate may be based primarily at Bridgend or Talbot Green, with regular attendance at Treorchy. The precise working pattern can be discussed.
Hours: Full‑time preferred; part‑time considered
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start date: As soon as possible / by arrangement

The Opportunity

RLE Law is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its busy and well‑established Private Client Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop a broad and rewarding private client practice, with exposure to quality wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration work, as well as the opportunity to gain experience in trusts, Court of Protection matters and contentious probate. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive team led by the firm’s Head of Department, who is a full TEP member of STEP, and will have the opportunity to develop their technical expertise, client relationships and professional profile.

The Role

The role will include a varied private client caseload, including:

• wills;
• lasting powers of attorney;
• probate and estate administration;
• professional executor and full estate administration work;
• trusts, where appropriate;
• Court of Protection work, where appropriate;
• exposure to estate disputes and contentious probate, depending on experience and interest.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on both straightforward and more involved matters, with appropriate supervision and support.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• experience in wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate;
• strong client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach;
• good drafting and organisational skills;
• confidence managing files with appropriate supervision;
• the ability to work collaboratively with solicitors, trainees and support staff;
• sound judgment in knowing when to elevate technical or sensitive issues;
• an interest in developing a broader private client practice.

Applications are welcome from solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives.

STEP qualification, TEP status or willingness to work towards STEP would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

RLE Law offers:

• competitive salary, dependent on experience;
• a supportive and progressive working environment;
• supervision and mentoring from a TEP-qualified Head of Department;
• exposure to a broad range of private client work;
• good administrative and drafting support;
• use of modern systems;
• birthday day off;
• additional office closure days over the Christmas period;
• enhanced sickness benefits after a qualifying period;
• flexible working considered where possible, subject to the needs of the role, clients and department;
• support for professional development, including STEP progression where appropriate;
• the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of the department.