Private Client Solicitor

Exeter – £55,000 - £65,000

Immediate Start Opportunity - Private Client Solicitor | Exeter 
 
Looking for your next big career move? This is your chance to step into a high-impact role from day one with a well-established and highly regarded firm in Exeter that's actively investing in the future of its Private Client team.
 
Due to succession planning at partner level, this firm is offering a rare opportunity for ambitious solicitors from Associate through to Partner level. With flexibility on seniority comes exceptional earning potential—the advertised salary is just the starting point and can increase significantly depending on your experience and what you bring to the table.
 
The Role
 
You'll hit the ground running with a strong, ready-made caseload and full autonomy to manage your work. This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility and enjoys making an immediate impact.
Your work will include:
  • Drafting Wills
  • Estate administration and Trusts
  • Handling Powers of Attorney
  • Delivering expert advice across all aspects of Private Client law
What They're Looking For
  • Confidence to manage your own caseload independently
  • A high level of accuracy and professionalism, aligned with risk management standards
  • Commitment to staying current with legal developments
  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients and referrers
  • STEP qualification (or ambition to achieve it - full support provided!)
Why Join?
  • Immediate start available - no long onboarding delays
  • Clear and realistic pathway to Partnership
  • Family-friendly culture that genuinely supports work-life balance
  • Competitive salary & benefits package, tailored to your level
  • Join a firm where your contribution will be recognized and valued from day one
  • If you're ready to take the next step in your Private Client career and want to join a firm where opportunity, flexibility, and progression come as standard—this could be exactly what you're looking for.

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Dante Friend

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0117 284 2120

dante@douglas-scott.co.uk

Dante Friend is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over 4 years at the company. Having joined in 2011, he now oversees Hampshire, Dorset, and the southwest. Dante provides a highly professional service, recruiting for all levels of firms, from city and large regional to Legal 500 and high street. If Dante weren’t in recruitment, he would be pursuing a career in journalism. One of his goals this year is to buy a Porsche.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Wills & Probate Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Exeter
  • Reference: 1326803