Senior Private Client Lawyer

4 weeks ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Legal Southwest Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Private Client Lawyer to join our thriving Private Client department based in Torquay. This is an exciting opportunity for a client-focused and friendly lawyer who is looking for a new challenge with an employer of choice.

The successful candidate will be a key member of our caring and experienced private client team, responsible for delivering outstanding client care across the full range of private client services. This includes Wills, Estate Administration, Probates, Lasting Power of Attorneys, Trust and Inheritance Tax Planning, as well as Trust administration.

This role requires a sound understanding of the private client discipline, with previous experience of undertaking a broad sweep of private client work. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of PQE in private client work and be a confident advocate for the most vulnerable in our society.

In return for your dedication and commitment, you can expect a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement, an additional day's leave on your birthday, healthcare cash plan, life insurance, free staff legal services, and a cycle to work scheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme and guarantee confidentiality when submitting your application.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake fee-earning work with specific responsibility for Wills, Estate Administration, Probates, Lasting Power of Attorneys, Trust and Inheritance Tax Planning, and Trust administration.
  • Demonstrate previous experience of undertaking a broad sweep of private client work.
  • Ideally have 5 years+ PQE in private client work.
  • Have a sound understanding of the private client discipline.
  • Contribute to the future success of the private client team and the wider firm.


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