Private Client Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive – Kingsbridge

An established South West law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing team in Kingsbridge and take responsibility for a dedicated sub team.

The Private Client Role

You will manage an established portfolio of private clients while overseeing the day-to-day work of a small team.

Your caseload will cover a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Will drafting and review
• Estate planning and succession planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Inheritance Tax planning and advice
• Lifetime planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Trust creation and administration

The department acts for a loyal and established client base, including a significant number of high-net-worth individuals and families throughout the South Hams and wider Devon area.

Team Leadership and Progression

This is more than a standard Private Client fee-earner position. The role could therefore suit a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive who has already gained some supervisory experience, or someone who is ready to take their first step into a team leadership position.

About You

The firm is looking for a qualified Private Client lawyer with a minimum of 2 years' PQE and solid experience across core areas of private client work.

You should have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience in Private Client
• Experience managing your own Private Client caseload
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration
• Experience with estate planning and inheritance tax matters
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of files
• An interest in developing your leadership and supervisory responsibilities

A STEP qualification would be advantageous, as would previous experience supervising colleagues. However, neither is essential for the right candidate.

Salary and Benefits

As the successful Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, you will benefit from:

• Salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave
• Pension
• Parking permit
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Strong administrative support
• Opportunity to take on team leadership responsibility
• Potential relocation assistance for candidates moving to Devon

What Next?

Apply with your CV for further information, or contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion about this Private Client vacancy and other Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive opportunities across Devon and the wider South West.