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Private Client Solicitor / FCILEX/ Fee Earner – 3+ Years’ PQE

Location: Hybrid working model, flexible arrangements

Join a Firm That Puts You First

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in your career? This is your chance to join a leading, employee-owned law firm that is committed to doing good, achieving success, and supporting the growth of its people.

With an impressive track record, this firm prides itself on its strong values, employee ownership culture, and dedication to making a positive impact on the community.

The Role:

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will manage a diverse range of high-profile client matters, including:

• Estate administration, with a focus on high-value estates, business, and agricultural assets.
• Providing lifetime planning for high-net-worth individuals and business clients.
• Advising on succession planning and elderly client matters.
• Building strong relationships across teams (Family, Real Estate, Corporate, Contentious Probate/Trusts) to foster collaboration and support cross-referrals into the Private Client team.

You'll also play an active role in supporting the team leadership by:

• Managing and supervising junior staff, ensuring Lexcel compliance, and helping with day-to-day operations.
• Contributing to business development and helping to refine internal processes to meet evolving client needs.

About You:

• Experience: Qualified Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years PQE. STEP qualification (or equivalent experience) is preferred but not essential.
• Skills: Ambitious, commercially-minded, and confident in managing a caseload independently while working collaboratively with your team.
• Traits: Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing exceptional client care.
• Organisation: Highly organised, proactive, detail-focused, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable working in a busy, professional environment and proficient in using case management software.

What’s On Offer:

This firm offers a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Employee Ownership: As an employee-owned business, you’ll receive a share of the firm’s annual profit and have a say in its direction.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model, allowing you to balance home and office work.
• Benefits Package: 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off, private medical insurance, group life assurance, wellbeing support, and three extra days of paid leave to support charitable causes.
• Career Development: Regular training, mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

Why This Firm?

This firm is more than just a place to work – it’s a place where people come together to rise to challenges, support one another, and achieve outstanding results. With a focus on community, employee ownership, and personal growth, you’ll be joining a firm that values each individual and strives to make a meaningful impact.

Join a team where your contribution matters – Apply today! Or email sophie@ljwsolutions for a call about more opportunities!

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Exeter (Devon): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Private Client Fee Earner (or equivalent): 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exeter (Devon)