Private Client Solicitor 2-5PQE

An award-winning, modern-thinking and successful law firm in Exeter are looking for a Private Client Lawyer to join their established and reputable team. With high-quality work and the chance to be a part of one of the most desirable law firms to work for, this is a great opportunity for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking to take their career to the next level. The ideal candidate will have circa 2-5 years' PQE working within a broad private client law, although we are considering candidates with slightly more or less experience. We are ideally after someone who is commercially aware and who can be a positive ambassador for the firm.

The firm offers one of the best cultures available within an Exeter law firm, while they also offer a solid benefits package with an excellent salary package and bonus. They put emphasis on their people's well-being, having introduced a number of ideas to the work week, including having regular Pilates sessions in the office, as well as having a table tennis table in the office for people to use. They also enjoy a number of other activities, including running sessions, "bake off" competitions and other events around the calendar.

Tasks will include:

• You will undertake a varied and interesting client caseload which will include lifetime planning for higher net worth and business clients (including will, LPA and trust drafting), succession planning for business owners, farmers/landowners and professionals, and larger estate administrations.


• You will be responsible for assisting in the management of the team that provides advice on estate administration


• You will be developing the existing relationships with other teams (Family, Real Estate, Corporate and Contentious Probate/Trusts) to provide assistance with their work, and also to promote the cross referral of work into the Private Client team.


• In addition to client work, there will be administrative duties, such as assisting with general management of the team, supervision and mentoring for junior members of the team and Lexcel compliance.


• The successful applicant will also be active and innovative in business development activities.
  
  2-5 years' PQE within private client law


• A credible, ambitious personality


• Someone who enjoys a modern team environment


• You will have the ability to enhance the firm's clients' experience through the delivery of exceptional client service
  
  Aspiria Recruit is an Exeter based recruitment agency specialising in both qualified and support roles within the legal sector across the whole of Devon. We value honesty, integrity and hard work, while we also manage to have a little bit of fun along the way! We're not here to make a quick buck - we believe in building long-lasting relationships, all based on trust and transparency.
  
  25 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidays


• Hybrid working model


• Exciting company bonus scheme


• Life assurance


• Private medical insurance


• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay


• Cycle to work scheme


• Company choir group


• Charitable fund raising events and office days


• Office Table Tennis


• Eye care vouchers


• Free annual flu-vaccinations


• Mentoring programme


• Study leave


• Three days volunteering leave each year


• B - Corporation Qualified Business


• And more...