Private Client Professional Support Lawyer

Job description
Private Wealth PSL | Professional Support Lawyer

Trusts, Tax Estates

Solicitor or Legal Executive

Location: Exeter, Devon – Hybrid Working Options
Hours: Part-Time (3–4 days/week) | Potential Full-Time Available

Newly Created Legal PSL Role – No Fee Earning Required

We’re working with a prestigious UK law firm that is actively growing its Private Wealth team. The firm is hiring a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) or a Senior-Level Solicitor/Legal Executive with deep expertise in Trusts, Tax and Estates.

Why Apply?
• Join a top-tier private wealth department serving HNW/UHNW clients
• Become part of a collaborative knowledge and learning (LD) team of existing PSL professionals
• Opportunity to work flexibly, both remotely and in-office in Exeter
• Prior PSL experience is very welcomed but not essential – experienced private client lawyers will be fully supported in the transition
• Contribute to a growing, strategically important team within the firm

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Act as the go-to legal knowledge expert for the Private Client / Private Wealth department
• Deliver technical support to fee earners across Trusts, Tax and Estates matters
• Stay ahead of legal developments and disseminate updates and changes
• Draft and maintain legal precedents, templates and internal know-how
• Organise and lead CPD training, workshops and legal briefings
• Assist the BD team with technical content for pitches, proposals and thought leadership

Your Profile:
• Minimum of 7 years’ PQE as a private client Solicitor or Legal Executive
• You’ll ideally hold the title of Senior Associate or above
• Solid expertise in UK private wealth matters including complex estate planning, trusts and cross-border tax issues
• Previous experience advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals
• Exposure to regional or national law firms with a private client focus is advantageous

What’s on Offer?
• Market-leading salary package based on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working (choose 3 or 4 days/week)
• 28 days' holiday, plus sabbatical options
• Private healthcare, generous pension and perks through the firm’s customisable benefits platform
• Designated city-centre parking space included

How to Apply:

This is a rare PSL vacancy for a private wealth lawyer looking to move into a non-fee earning role – or for an experienced PSL looking for a fresh challenge.

Click Apply Now to upload your CV, or for a confidential conversation, contact: Paul Norman – Legal Recruitment Consultant Read more