Private Client Solicitor/Senior Lawyer/Partner
Plymouth, Devon | Hybrid & Flexible Working
A highly respected and growing South West law firm is strengthening its Private Client team in Plymouth and is now recruiting a Senior Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Partner-level Lawyer.
This is a strategic hire due to expansion, offering genuine seniority, long-term progression and flexible working. The firm is open to full-time or part-time arrangements and will consider experienced lawyers seeking a partner-track or leadership role.


The Opportunity
You will join a well-established Private Client department with a loyal client base and a strong referral network. The firm is intentionally reducing individual caseloads at senior level to allow time for mentoring, client development and strategic input.
This role is ideal for a lawyer who wants influence, autonomy and balance — without sacrificing quality work.


Role Overview – Private Client Solicitor / Partner
You will advise on a broad range of Private Client matters, including:
*Probate and estate administration
*Drafting wills and complex estate planning
*Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
*Trusts, tax planning and wealth preservation
*Advising high-net-worth individuals and families


At senior or Partner level, you will also:
*Support and mentor junior lawyers
*Contribute to departmental strategy and growth
*Play a visible role in client relationship management
You will be supported by dedicated paralegal and administrative staff, allowing you to focus on advisory work.


Your Profile
*Qualified Private Client Solicitor or CILEX Legal Executive
*Experience across wills, probate, trusts and LPAs
*Senior Associates or existing Partners encouraged to apply
*STEP qualification welcomed (support provided if not yet qualified)
*Commercially aware, people-focused and collaborative


Salary, Benefits & Flexibility
*Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience and seniority)
*Firm-wide bonus scheme not linked to billable hours
*25 days’ annual leave + birthday off + Christmas closure
*Private healthcare and health & wellbeing cash plan
*Contributory pension scheme
*Annual salary and performance reviews
*Very flexible hybrid working: typically 2 days office / 3 days remote
*Part-time and alternative working patterns fully supported


Why Join This Firm?
This is a people-first law firm with a long-standing reputation across Devon and the wider South West. Hybrid working is embedded, progression is transparent and senior lawyers are trusted rather than micromanaged.
If you are looking for a firm where flexibility, quality and progression genuinely coexist — this is worth serious consideration.


Apply in Confidence
If you are a Private Client Solicitor, Senior Lawyer, or Partner-level candidate considering your next move in Plymouth or the wider South West, apply now with your CV.
For a confidential discussion about this role and other Private Client legal opportunities, contact Paul Norman directly.
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