Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive in Bridgend

Location: RLE Law has offices in Bridgend, Treorchy and Talbot Green. The successful candidate may be based primarily at Bridgend or Talbot Green, with regular attendance at Treorchy. The precise working pattern can be discussed.

Hours: Full‑time preferred; part‑time considered

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start date: As soon as possible / by arrangement

The Opportunity: RLE Law is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its busy and well‑established Private Client Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop a broad and rewarding private client practice, with exposure to quality wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration work, as well as the opportunity to gain experience in trusts, Court of Protection matters and contentious probate. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive team led by the firm’s Head of Department, who is a full TEP member of STEP, and will have the opportunity to develop their technical expertise, client relationships and professional profile.

The Role: The role will include a varied private client caseload, including:

• wills;
• lasting powers of attorney;
• probate and estate administration;
• professional executor and full estate administration work;
• trusts, where appropriate;
• Court of Protection work, where appropriate;
• exposure to estate disputes and contentious probate, depending on experience and interest.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on both straightforward and more involved matters, with appropriate supervision and support.

About You: The ideal candidate will have:

• experience in wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate;
• strong client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach;
• good drafting and organisational skills;
• confidence managing files with appropriate supervision;
• the ability to work collaboratively with solicitors, trainees and support staff;
• sound judgment in knowing when to elevate technical or sensitive issues;
• an interest in developing a broader private client practice.

Applications are welcome from solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives. STEP qualification, TEP status or willingness to work towards STEP would be highly desirable.

What We Offer: RLE Law offers:

• competitive salary, dependent on experience;
• a supportive and progressive working environment;
• supervision and mentoring from a TEP-qualified Head of Department;
• exposure to a broad range of private client work;
• good administrative and drafting support;
• use of modern systems;
• birthday day off;
• additional office closure days over the Christmas period;
• enhanced sickness benefits after a qualifying period;
• flexible working considered where possible, subject to the needs of the role, clients and department;
• support for professional development, including STEP progression where appropriate;
• the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of the department.