eNL Legal Recruitment
Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive | 3+ PQE | Devon | Competitive Salary DOE + Benefits
The Firm Our client is a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm with a strong presence across Devon. Renowned for delivering exceptional client care, the firm has built a longstanding reputation for providing specialist private client advice to individuals and families across the South West. The team offers a full range of wills, probate, trust, tax planning and estate administration services, combining technical expertise with a personable and compassionate approach.
The Role Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Trusts & Estates Practitioner to join its successful Private Client team.
You will manage a varied caseload and provide high-quality advice across all aspects of private client work, including: • Drafting Wills and providing estate planning advice • Inheritance Tax and succession planning • Trust creation and administration • Estate administration and probate matters • Applications for Grants of Representation • Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) • Court of Protection and Deputyship applications • Advising on inheritance protection and asset preservation • Assisting clients with deeds of variation and post-death estate planning
About You The successful candidate will ideally have: • Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent experience • A minimum of 3 years' PQE in Private Client law (although all levels will be considered) • Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and estate administration • STEP qualification or ongoing STEP studies would be advantageous but are not essential.
What's On Offer? • Competitive salary and benefits package • High-quality and varied private client work • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Career progression opportunities • Flexible working arrangements • The opportunity to join a firm with an excellent reputation for client service and technical expertise
Apply Now For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to apply, please get in touch today. Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: 215304469
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At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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