Senior Private Client Lawyer – Exeter

Overview

Senior Private Client Lawyer role in Exeter within a leading UK private wealth practice. You will lead on complex estate administration and shape the Wills & Probate team, supporting growth and efficiency across the department. The role blends high‑level technical work with operational leadership and mentoring of junior lawyers. You’ll work with a diverse client base and contribute to the team’s regional expansion and reputation. This is a chance to influence strategy, improve processes, and advance a forward‑thinking private client practice.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• career development framework

Responsibilities

• Lead complex estate administration matters
• Shape performance and direction of the Wills & Probate team
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency
• Contribute to growth of the private client practice in the South West
• Collaborate in delivering a supportive, collaborative culture

Key requirements

• Extensive private client experience
• High value and complex matters
• Strong knowledge of inheritance tax and succession planning
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Ability to drive efficiency and change
• Interest in strategic growth and team development

• leadership
• mentoring
• collaboration
• private client expertise
• estate administration
• inheritance tax

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