Private Client Solicitor – Torquay – Torquay

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is supporting a Torquay-based private client team seeking a solicitor with a strong technical ability and a dedication to guiding clients through wills, probate and trusts. The role offers autonomy within a collaborative environment and the chance to mentor junior colleagues.

You will manage a varied caseload, contribute to business development, and help shape the future direction of the department while delivering outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• Strong experience across private client matters including complex work
• Compassionate, approachable and committed to outstanding client service
• Confident in supporting and developing junior team members, embedding best practice
• 5+ years’ PQE in private client work, ideally with STEP membership or working towards it
• Commercially aware, proactive and keen to contribute to the team's success
• Genuine interest in developing a specialist technical focus within private client law

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues
• Develop and nurture client relationships and business development
• Handle a varied private client caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts
• Contribute to growth and direction of the department

Skills

Private client law

Mentoring juniors

Client care

Business development

Commercial awareness

Education

STEP membership (in progress)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor – Torquay

Based in Torquay this growing Private Client team offers high quality work across Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Inheritance Tax matters. They’re now seeking a lawyer with strong technical ability and a genuine commitment to supporting clients through some of life’s most important decisions.

You’ll enjoy the autonomy to develop your practice while being part of a friendly, collaborative team known for delivering exceptional client care. The work is varied and engaging, covering Wills, Estate Administration, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trust Administration. Alongside your caseload, you’ll play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to business development and helping shape the continued growth of the department.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience across a broad range of private client matters, including complex work handled with minimal supervision.
• Compassionate, approachable and committed to delivering outstanding client service.
• Confident supporting and developing junior team members, embedding best practice and consistency.
• 5+ years’ PQE in private client work, ideally with STEP membership or working towards it.
• Commercially aware, proactive and keen to contribute to the wider success of the team.
• Genuine interest in developing a specialist technical focus within private client law.

This is a great place to work with a strong culture, the support to grow personally and professionally with meaningful opportunities to influence the direction of the team.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Torquay, Devon