Private Client Solicitor – Torquay

Overview

In this Private Client Solicitor role, you will handle Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Inheritance Tax matters within a growing Torquay team. You’ll work with a friendly, collaborative group and have autonomy to develop your practice while delivering exceptional client care. You’ll supervise and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development and the department’s growth. This is a client-focused position with meaningful responsibility and opportunities to specialise technically within private client law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across Wills, Estate Administration, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Inheritance Tax planning
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, embedding best practices
• Contribute to business development and help shape the department’s growth
• Deliver high-quality, client-focused service with a professional, compassionate approach
• Collaborate with the team to maintain strong client care and cross-functional support

Key requirements

• 5+ years’ PQE in private client work
• Broad experience across private client matters, including complex cases
• Commercially aware and proactive; contributes to team success
• Genuine interest in developing a specialist technical focus within private client law
• STEP membership or working towards it
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities

• Compassionate and approachable
• Trustworthy and client-centered
• Mentoring and leadership
• Private client matters (Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, Inheritance Tax)
• Estate administration
• Tax planning related to private client work

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