Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Plymouth is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, a focus on probate and trust matters, and the opportunity for significant progression within a reputable firm. The ideal candidate should possess 3-5 years of PQE in private client law. Competitive salary and discretionary bonus are part of the offer.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working arrangement

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in private client law.
• Experience in probate and trust matters.
• Ability to handle wills and powers of attorney.
• Strong organizational and proactive skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload focusing on probate and trust administration.
• Attend in-person team meetings and contribute to departmental strategy.
• Support process development with the team.

Skills

Probate law

Trust administration

Wills management

Powers of attorney

Team collaboration

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eNL Legal Recruitment

Location:

exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive

Location: Plymouth (Hybrid Working)

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience: 3–5 PQE

Salary: Competitive Market Rate + Discretionary Bonus

The Opportunity

A long-established and well-regarded law firm, centrally located in Plymouth, is seeking a committed and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Established in 1882, the firm has deep local roots and a strong reputation, combining tradition with a modern, forward-thinking approach. The private client department is a growth area, and this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a long-term impact within a stable, high-profile practice that’s small enough to care, but big enough to offer real progression and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload with a focus on probate and trust administration

• Handling occasional wills and powers of attorney

• Attending in-person team meetings and contributing to departmental strategy

• Working with the wider team to support process development

• Participating in departmental management discussions and contributing to team development

The Ideal Candidate

• 3–5 years’ PQE+ in private client law

• Solid experience in probate and trust matters

• Comfortable handling wills and POAs

• Confident, well-organised, and proactive

• Able to work hybrid but within commutable distance of Plymouth

• Keen to contribute to a close-knit, values-driven team

What’s on Offer

• Discretionary bonus based on performance (percentage of excess over target)

• Hybrid working arrangement (with flexibility around meetings and team presence)

• A chance to join a firm with a strong history, excellent reputation, and clear growth plans

• A collaborative team culture where your voice matters

To apply contact Alicia Forde at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [emailprotected] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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.