Job Description
Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
Job Title: Private Client Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Fee Earner
Location: Cornwall & Devon – Flexible office locations
Job Type: Permanent | Full-time or part-time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH) + Flexible hours
Private Client Vacancy – Leading South West Law Firm
A highly respected and well-established law firm with multiple offices across Cornwall and Devon is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced Private Client Fee Earner.
This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional seeking a progressive and flexible firm in the South West.
This vacancy forms part of the firm’s ongoing strategic growth within its successful Private Client department, offering long-term development and a high quality of work
Key Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Bonus scheme linked to performance
* Private medical insurance (including Bupa Healthcare)
* Life assurance & income protection
* Up to 27 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with buy/sell holiday options
* Christmas office closure
* Relocation support considered for candidates moving to the area
* Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home
* Part-time and flexible working options
About the Role:
This role will see you manage a broad and interesting caseload of private client matters, including:
* Drafting and advising on Wills and Trusts
* Handling Probate and Estate Administration
* Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs)
* Inheritance Tax planning and estate structuring
* Working with high-net-worth individuals and families, depending on experience
You will join a collaborative and expanding team with excellent internal support and opportunities to grow your career within the department
Candidate Profile:
* Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Private Client Fee Earner
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience handling a private client caseload
* STEP or ACTAPS membership is advantageous, but not essential
* Strong client communication skills and a proactive, professional approach
* Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team dynamic
* Interest in relocating to or already based in Cornwall or Devon
Why This Opportunity?
This is more than just a job – it's a chance to be part of a firm that values work-life balance, encourages career development and offers access to high-quality legal work in one of the most desirable regions in the UK. Whether you're relocating, returning to the profession, or seeking a firm that values flexibility, this could be the perfect next step
How to Apply:
Click Apply Now to submit your CV and express interest in this role.
Or contact Paul Norman directly for a confidential discussion about this and other Private Client opportunities across Cornwall and Devon.
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