Senior Solicitor (Private cleint) Remote

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor (Private Client) for a fully remote role in Plymouth. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal advice on private client matters, including wills, estate planning, and trusts. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE in private client work and strong legal drafting abilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years PQE minimum in wills, tax, estate planning, and probate.
• Strong knowledge of trusts, legal drafting.
• Ability to manage caseloads independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Draft and review legal instruments like trust deeds.
• Oversee residential conveyancing matters.

Skills

Legal drafting

Trusts knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

5 years PQE in private client practice

Tools

Case management systems

Digital document platforms

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Senior Solicitor (Private Client) Remote, Plymouth

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Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are a progressive legal firm with a well-established presence across the South of England and South Wales. We are currently conducting a confidential search for a Senior Solicitor (Private Client) to join our team. This is a fully remote position. The successful candidate will take on a leading role in the delivery of high-quality legal advice and documents to colleagues (not members of the public).

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, estate administration, and lifetime trusts.
• Draft and review legal instruments such as lifetime trust deeds, deeds of variation, and declarations of trust.
• Oversee residential conveyancing matters related to settling properties into wills and trusts.
• Support training and development where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in private client practice, ideally within wills, tax, estate planning, and probate teams.
• Strong knowledge of trusts, especially in creation, administration, and variation.
• Expertise in legal drafting, particularly of wills, trust documentation, and estate structures.
• Ability to manage caseloads independently and efficiently, with excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with case management systems and digital document platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.