Trusts Solicitor / Legal Adviser - Exeter, Devon

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Exeter is seeking an experienced Trusts Legal Adviser to join their Private Client team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in trust management, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. The role offers opportunities for flexible working and progression within a supportive team. Interested candidates can apply directly via the provided contact details.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Excellent work-life balance

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a trust or private client setting.
• Proactive commercial approach to trust management.
• Ability to manage own caseload with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support and expand the firm's client base.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.
• Collaborate across departments on tax projects.

Skills

Trusts knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Client care skills

Caseload management

Job description

Trusts Legal Adviser - Exeter, Devon

Our client, a well-regarded regional law firm with offices across the South West is seeking an experienced Trust Legal Adviser to join their Exeter office.

As a Private Client Trusts Solicitor / Legal Adviser you will play a key role in supporting and expanding the firm's client base and new referrals within the Private Client team, whilst adopting efficient working practices.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• In addition to your Private Client and Trusts experience you will be a team player and will have the opportunity to support wider tax projects and collaborate across departments. This is a client-facing role with genuine scope to build long-term relationships and carve out a strong professional profile within the firm.

To be considered, you'll have:

• At least 1-3 years' experience in a trust or private client setting
• Strong technical trust knowledge and a proactive, commercial approach
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Confidence managing your own matters and supporting others in the team
• You must be able to manage your own caseload with supervision from a Partner

You will be ambitious, pro-active, and enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal skills. The firm are open to considering both qualified and non-qualified solicitors for this role, so if you feel as though you have the right background, we welcome an application from you.

The firm offers hybrid working and is open to applicants looking for flexible working patterns. You'll be joining a supportive, collegiate team that offers great progression, an excellent work-life balance, and a strong benefits package.

To find out more about this role, please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott on 0117 917 1929 / 07435 943 574 or [e-mail]

*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.*