Private Client Solicitor - Up to &75,000 - Exeter

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave and birthdays of

Clear progression criteria

Quality, client-focused work

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in Exeter is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established firm known for high-quality legal advice. You will handle wills, probate, trusts and lasting powers of attorney, building long-term client relationships.

The role offers autonomy with support from experienced colleagues, a focus on detailed matters and client care, and a clear path for progression. The firm provides generous annual leave and a stable, collegiate environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with solid experience in Private Client matters
• Able to run files independently and manage client relationships
• Clear, confident communicator with a personable and professional manner
• Detail-oriented, organized and client-focused
• STEP membership or progression towards it advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts and inheritance tax planning
• Lasting Power of Attorney and mental capacity matters
• Providing clear, pragmatic advice with a strong focus on client care

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Up to £75,000 - Exeter

A well-established, highly regarded law firm in Exeter, with an excellent reputation for high-quality legal advice, are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their Exeter practice.

The Role:

The successful candidate will manage a broad and engaging Private Client caseload, including:

• Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts and inheritance tax planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and mental capacity matters
• Providing clear, pragmatic advice with a strong focus on client care

The role offers a high degree of autonomy, alongside support from experienced colleagues, and is well suited to a Solicitor who values long-term client relationships and careful, thorough work.

Ideal Pre-Requisites:

• A qualified solicitor with solid experience in Private Client matters
• Comfortable running files independently and managing client relationships
• Clear, confident communicator with a personable and professional manner
• Detail-oriented, organised and client-focused
• STEP membership or progression towards it would be advantageous, but is not essential

The firm are interested in meeting Private Client practitioners at varying levels of experience.

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary - up to £75,000, depending on current package and experience
• Clear and transparent criteria for organic progression
• Generous annual leave and birthdays off work
• Good-quality work - not a legal factory but a firm focused upon detailed matters and client relationships

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm offering a supportive working environment, quality work and a strong commitment to professional standards.

The firm offers a competitive salary, genuine scope for development, and the chance to build a long-term role within a stable and collegiate team, based in central Exeter.