Legal Counsel jobs in United Kingdom

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their small, friendly, and supportive Private Client team. This role offers flexibility, work-life balance, and the opportunity to focus on providing high-quality legal advice in Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).

You’ll manage a varied caseload of private client work from initial instruction to completion, with a particular emphasis on:

• Drafting Wills and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Providing expert advice and clear communication to clients in person, by phone, and via email
• Maintaining accurate files within the firm’s case management system
• Ensuring compliance with all legal, professional, and regulatory requirements
• Keeping up to date with developments in Private Client law

• Experience in a busy Private Client department, ideally with focus on Wills and LPAs
• Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to client care
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience advising agricultural, farming, or small business clients (advantageous but not essential)

• 1 remote working day per week (post-probation)
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Gym membership
• Workplace pension scheme
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to work in a team dedicated to legal excellence and exceptional client service

If you’re a motivated Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking flexibility, autonomy, and a genuinely supportive workplace, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.