Private Client Lawyer – Bridport – 2+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied private client caseload and develop long-term client relationships within a respected regional firm. You’ll support departmental planning, share best practices, and mentor junior colleagues while maintaining autonomy. This position offers a collaborative, growth-focused environment and the chance to advance in private client law. You will work on wills, trusts, probate, and related tax matters, contributing to the firm’s client service and business development goals.

Pay / Benefits

• Life assurance from day one
• 4% employer pension contribution or salary sacrifice
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• 25 days’ holiday (30 with service) + birthday off
• Discounted legal services including free conveyancing
• Mental health support and EAP

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across wills, trusts and estate planning, probate, and related matters
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Support departmental planning and business development initiatives
• Share knowledge and best practices across the team
• Mentor junior colleagues while handling own workload with autonomy
• Assist with client-facing planning and execution of estate administration

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in private client law
• Strong technical skills across private client matters
• Client-focused, proactive approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to manage files independently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Genuine interest in business development and team collaboration

• client-focused
• relationship-building
• communication
• private client matters
• wills and trusts
• estate planning

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