Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive – Wills, Probate & Estate PlanningLocation: Wadebridge, Cornwall (Hybrid Working – Up to 2 Days Remote) Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Newly Created Private Client Role – CornwallAre 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 reputationStep into an existing pipeline of high-quality wills, probate and trust mattersHybrid working – up to 2 days a week from homeCompetitive salary plus quarterly bonus schemeWork/life balance – no heavy business development expectationsBe 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 planningHandle probate and estate administration mattersPrepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)Advise clients on trusts and wealth protection strategiesBuild 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 caseloadPersonable, empathetic and committed to client careBased in Cornwall or open to relocation to the South West
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary with quarterly performance-related bonusHybrid working – up to 2 days from home per week25+ days annual leave plus bank holidaysCentral Wadebridge offices with modern facilitiesA 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.