Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive
Exeter, Devon | Hybrid Working Available
A leading Legal 100 law firm is recruiting an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its established Exeter office. This is an excellent opportunity for a private client lawyer looking for high-quality work, strong progression prospects and genuine work-life balance.
The Opportunity
* Join a highly regarded private client department with a strong regional and national reputation
* Work with a premium client base, including high net worth individuals and business owners
* Competitive salary package with clear long-term career development
* Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy
* Transparent progression framework – internal promotion is actively encouraged
The Role
You will join at Associate level and manage a broad, non-contentious private client caseload, including:
* Drafting and advising on wills
* Probate and estate administration
* Inheritance tax planning and succession advice
* Trust creation, management and administration
* Tax planning, tax mitigation and wealth structuring
Clients include HNW individuals, trustees, executors, business owners and families. There is also scope to advise landowners and agricultural clients across Devon and the wider South West.
This role is not heavily BD-driven – there is a strong pipeline of work and excellent internal referrals.
The Team & Culture
* Large, collaborative private client team across multiple offices
* Excellent paralegal and secretarial support
* Sensible workloads with no micromanagement
* Lawyers are trusted to work independently and manage their own diaries
* Supportive leadership with a strong track record of progression
About You
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
* Around 3 or 4+ years’ PQE in private client law
* Experience gained within a reputable regional or national firm
* Ambitious but pragmatic – keen to develop within a stable, high-quality team
Salary & Benefits
* Highly competitive starting salary
* 25 days annual leave plus buy/sell options
* Private healthcare and dental cover
* Parking available
* Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in the office)
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For a confidential discussion about this Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive role in Exeter, click apply or contact Paul Norman to discuss this and other legal opportunities across Devon and the South West.
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