Professional Support Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension and private healthcare

City-centre parking space

Flexible rewards platform benefits

City-centre parking

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in the UK is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) for its Private Wealth team. This role offers flexibility between part-time and full-time hours and focuses on providing technical knowledge in trusts, estates, and tax planning. Ideal for a Solicitor with 7+ years' experience, it provides a unique chance to work without billing targets and contribute to practice improvement. Excellent salary and benefits are included, along with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE in private client law.
• Experience with HNW and UHNW individuals and families.
• Previous PSL or knowledge management experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge support across trusts, tax and estates matters.
• Update the department on legal developments and changes.
• Draft and maintain precedents and internal resources.
• Deliver CPD training and legal updates to fee earners.
• Support BD with technical content for tenders and articles.

Skills

Technical knowledge in trusts, tax and estates

Advising HNW and UHNW clients

CPD training delivery

PSL experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) – Private Wealth | Trusts, Tax & Estates

Location: Exeter, Devon (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)

Hours: Part-Time (3-4 days per week) | or full-time

PSL Opportunity – Private Wealth Team

Our client, a prestigious UK law firm with a market-leading Private Wealth practice is seeking to appoint a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL), or an experienced Solicitor/Legal Executive with strong expertise in trusts, estates and tax planning.

This role is within the firm's growing Private Client department and offers the chance to step away from fee earning.

With hybrid working, high-quality work and excellent long-term prospects, this is a unique career opportunity in the South West to make a real impact

Why This Role?

• Join a top-tier Private Wealth team supporting HNW and UHNW clients
• Be part of a large &dedicated PSL and L&D team, collaborating across offices
• No billing targets – focus on knowledge, training and technical excellence
• Hybrid model – part-time or full-time flexibility available
• PSL experience welcomed but not essential – full support offered for Solicitors looking to transition into a knowledge Lawyer role
• Opportunity to influence best practice and contribute to the firm's national profile

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge support across trusts, tax and estates matters
• Keep the department updated on legal developments, case law and HMRC changes
• Draft and maintain precedents, templates and internal know-how resources
• Deliver CPD training, workshops and legal updates to fee earners
• Support the BD team with technical content for tenders, pitches and thought leadership articles

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 7+ years' PQE in private client law
• Experience advising HNW and UHNW individuals and families
• Previous PSL or knowledge management experience advantageous, but NOT essential

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package (DOE)
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with sabbatical options available
• Hybrid working (office + home balance)
• Generous pension and private healthcare
• City-centre parking space included
• Additional benefits via a flexible rewards platform

Apply Now

This is a rare opportunity, ideal for a Private Client Solicitor seeking a move into a knowledge-based PSL role, or an experienced PSL looking for a new challenge.

Click Apply Now to send your CV.

Or for a confidential chat about this and other Private Client PSL or Trusts & Estates roles in the South West, contact Paul Norman – Specialist Legal Recruiter.