Private Client Solicitor (NQ - 2 years PQE) - Exeter

We are seeking to recruit a Solicitor (NQ - 2 years PQE) to join our well-regarded Trusts and Estates team in Exeter. Our highly regarded Private Wealth practice advises high net worth individuals, families, trustees and business owners on a broad range of succession and wealth planning matters. We work with a diverse client base including entrepreneurs, family business owners, trustees and international families, providing tailored advice on wills and succession planning, trusts, estate administration, tax planning and wider wealth preservation strategies.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced members of the Trusts and Estates team, gaining exposure to a broad range of high-quality private wealth matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will advise on wills and succession planning, trusts, estate administration, tax planning and wealth preservation strategies, while developing strong client relationships and enjoying direct client contact from an early stage. You will have the opportunity to work on complex and rewarding matters for high net worth individuals, families and trustees, including estate and succession planning, trust structures, the administration of estates, and supporting clients with their long-term wealth and tax planning objectives.

From the outset, you will benefit from a varied and stimulating workload, significant responsibility and the opportunity to develop your expertise across a wide range of private wealth matters. Working as part of Ashfords wider national Trusts and Estates practice, you will collaborate with colleagues across our offices and have access to a breadth of expertise, resources and specialist knowledge. The team is known for its collegiate approach, technical excellence and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive environment, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality advice to a sophisticated client base while continuing to develop your career. You will benefit from excellent mentoring, exposure to high-quality work and a genuine platform to build your profile within one of the South Wests leading Private Wealth teams.

Having trained and qualified (or be approaching qualification) with a well-regarded law firm, you will have gained experience across a range of non-contentious private client work. You will be a confident communicator with strong technical and analytical skills, capable of managing your time effectively to meet client expectations and deadlines. With a pragmatic and commercially minded approach, you will be keen to take ownership of matters (with appropriate supervision) and provide clear, concise advice aligned to clients’ objectives. You will enjoy building trusted relationships with clients and will ideally have experience advising high net worth individuals, families, trustees, business owners and other private clients on a range of succession, tax and wealth planning matters.

As a confident and personable communicator, you will be comfortable managing client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused advice.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work. When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities. With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way. Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way. We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you. At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.