At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex private client cases, including probate, trusts, and estate planning.
- Company: A respected law firm in the South West with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £70,000+, flexible working, and clear progression pathways.
- Other info: Opportunity for rapid career growth in a dynamic legal environment.
- Why this job: Join a thriving team and make a real impact in private client law.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
A well-established, multi-office law firm in the South West is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its thriving private client department. With offices across the region, including Taunton and Tiverton, the firm has a substantial and loyal client base and continues to see consistent growth in complex private client work. Flexible working arrangements are fully supported, alongside a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
This position sits within the private client team and will involve handling complex and high-value private client matters.
Key Responsibilities- Managing a private client caseload (sometimes complex) including:
- Probate and estate administration
- Trusts and trust structuring
- Wills and estate planning
- Court of Protection matters where required
- Acting as point of contact for complex estates and trusts
- Supporting the Head of Department with team oversight and workflow management if appropriate
- Working collaboratively
- Opportunity to progress rapidly
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)
- Minimum 1 year’ PQE in private client law (strong experience is more important than title)
- Proven ability to manage private client matters
- Open to taking on leadership or departmental responsibilities as the role develops
- Highly competitive salary up to £70,000+, depending on experience
- Flexible working options
- Clear pathway to progression
- Life assurance
- Supportive, collaborative culture within a large private client team
- Long-term stability within a respected South West law firm
If you’re a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive considering your next move in Taunton, Tiverton, or the wider South West, this role offers genuine seniority, flexibility, and progression. Apply now or contact Paul Norman for a confidential discussion about this role and other senior private client vacancies across the South West.
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