Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) – Private Wealth, Trusts & Tax

Exeter, Devon | Hybrid Working | Part-Time or Full-Time

Professional Support Lawyer – Private Client

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join a highly regarded Private Wealth and Private Client team in Exeter.

This role would suit a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong experience in trusts, estates, tax and private client law who is looking to move away from fee earning into a knowledge-focused PSL position.

You’ll support a leading team advising high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and families, while helping to develop legal knowledge, training and best practice across the firm.

The PSL role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical support across trusts, tax, estates and private wealth
• Monitoring legal, regulatory, case law and HMRC developments
• Creating and maintaining legal precedents, templates and know-how
• Delivering internal training, CPD and legal updates
• Supporting business development through technical articles, tenders and content
• Contributing to knowledge management and best practice initiatives
• Working closely with existing PSL, Learning & Development and wider legal teams

There are no billing targets, allowing you to focus on technical excellence, training, knowledge sharing and innovation.

What are we looking for?

• UK-qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Ideally 7+ years' PQE in Private Client, Private Wealth, Trusts, Tax or Estates
• Strong technical knowledge of trusts, estate planning and tax
• Experience advising HNW and UHNW clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident delivering training and presenting technical information
• Previous PSL or knowledge management experience is advantageous but not essential

Salary & benefits

• Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Part-time working of 3–4 days or full-time
• Flexible hybrid working
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension scheme
• City centre parking
• Flexible benefits and rewards platform
• Long-term career development opportunities

Apply for this Private Wealth PSL role:

This is a rare opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor, Private Wealth Lawyer or existing PSL looking to develop their career within a leading Exeter team.

If you're interested in moving into a Professional Support Lawyer role or would like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, click Apply Now or contact Paul Norman for an informal conversation about this and other PSL, Private Client, Trusts, Tax and Estates opportunities.

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