Job Description
Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive – Wills, Probate & Estate Planning
Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall (Hybrid Working – Up to 2 Days Remote)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Newly Created Private Client Role – Cornwall
Are you an ambitious Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking for your next move in Cornwall? A well-regarded law firm in Wadebridge is expanding its Private Client department and has a new opportunity for a lawyer with experience in wills, probate, trusts and estate planning.
This is an excellent chance to take on a ready-made caseload, working directly with a highly experienced Partner in a supportive, boutique law practice that puts client service before targets.
Why This Private Client Vacancy Stands Out:
* Join a respected North Cornwall law firm with a strong local reputation
* Step into an existing pipeline of high-quality wills, probate and trust matters
* Hybrid working – up to 2 days a week from home
* Competitive salary plus quarterly bonus scheme
* Work/life balance – no heavy business development expectations
* Be part of a friendly, close-knit team in one of the most desirable locations in the South West
Key Responsibilities:
As a Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive, you will:
* Draft wills and advise on inheritance tax and estate planning
* Handle probate and estate administration matters
* Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
* Advise clients on trusts and wealth protection strategies
* Build lasting client relationships across a broad demographic, including high-net-worth individuals and families
You will be supported by an experienced team, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent client service.
Your Profile:
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)
* Minimum of 6 months’ experience in private client law (wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, IHT)
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage your own caseload
* Personable, empathetic and committed to client care
* Based in Cornwall or open to relocation to the South West
Salary & Benefits:
* Competitive salary with quarterly performance-related bonus
* Hybrid working – up to 2 days from home per week
* 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Central Wadebridge offices with modern facilities
* A supportive environment with long-term career prospects
How to Apply:
If you’re a Private Client Solicitor, Probate Lawyer or Legal Executive looking for a new role in Cornwall, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now to submit your CV.
For a confidential discussion about this and other private client law jobs in the South West, contact Paul Norman – Specialist Legal Recruiter.