Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor/Private Client Lawyer/Legal Executive

Newton Abbot, Devon | Hybrid Working | Full-Time or Part-Time

Private Client Opportunity in Newton Abbot

A respected regional law firm is expanding its Private Client team and is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Fee Earner to join its Newton Abbot office.

This position would suit a Private Client Lawyer with 5+ years of experience who is looking for a varied caseload, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to develop their career within an established Devon legal practice.

The Position

You will take responsibility for your own Private Client caseload, advising clients across a broad range of wills, probate, trusts and estate planning matters.

Your work will include:

• Drafting Wills and Codicils
• Probate and estate administration
• Trust creation and administration
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Estate and lifetime tax planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection applications and matters
• Deputyship applications

The role will involve working with a diverse client base, including individuals, families, business owners and high-net-worth clients across Newton Abbot and the wider Devon area.

What We're Looking For

Applications are welcomed from experienced Private Client professionals who can confidently manage their own caseload.

You should have:

• At least 5 years' experience within Private Client law
• Experience as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive/CILEx professional or Fee Earner
• The ability to manage matters independently from instruction through to completion
• Strong technical knowledge across core Private Client work
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• A professional and proactive approach to managing client relationships

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Full-time or part-time working options
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career progression

Apply for This Private Client Role

If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Private Client Lawyer, Legal Executive or Fee Earner looking for your next opportunity in Newton Abbot or elsewhere in Devon, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply with your CV today or contact Paul Norman for a confidential, no-obligation discussion about this vacancy and other Private Client opportunities across Devon and the South West.

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