Private Client Solicitor

Join a Growing, Modern Somerset Firm

Our client is a long-established and highly regarded practice with ambitious growth plans and a modern, people-focused culture. This is an opportunity to join a thriving Private Client team and play a key role in shaping its continued development.

Many of our colleagues have built long-term careers with us, supported by a clear Career Progression Framework and structured mentorship. If you’re looking for genuine progression, flexibility and a firm where your contribution is recognised, this role offers exactly that:

* Flexible working culture:
Hybrid, part-time, condensed hours and alternative patterns all considered

* Clear career progression:
Structured framework, mentorship and real opportunities to step into senior roles

* Competitive salary & annual review:
Salaries at or above regional market, reviewed each April

* KPI-linked bonus scheme:
Meaningful, achievable and already delivering results for our team

* Family-friendly benefits:
Birthday leave plus buy/sell annual leave scheme

* Supportive, collaborative culture: A visible role where your ideas and impact matter

* Excellent local reputation:
Strong client feedback and long-standing community relationships

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or STEP-qualified professional to manage a varied and high-quality caseload.

Work will include:

* Wills and estate planning

* Probate and estate administration (essential)

* Lasting Powers of Attorney

* Inheritance Tax and lifetime planning

* Trusts and complex estates

* Court of Protection and deputyship matters

* Elderly and vulnerable client work

You will also help build strong client relationships, raise the team’s local profile and contribute to the department’s continued growth. Mentoring junior colleagues is welcomed where appropriate.

About You

We are open to different career paths into Private Client law. You may be:

* Solicitor (2–5 PQE)

* Chartered Legal Executive

* STEP/TEP qualified

* Experienced Private Client fee earner with strong technical ability

You will need:

* Proven experience managing your own Private Client caseload

* Strong probate and estate administration experience (essential)

* Excellent client care and communication skills

* Empathy and professionalism with sensitive matters

* A proactive, positive approach

Benefits

* KPI bonus scheme

* Additional leave + birthday leave

* Buy/sell holiday scheme

* Company pension

* Private medical & life insurance

* Company event

Apply today & join a respected, forward-thinking firm where you can build a long-term career, develop professionally and make a genuine impact within a growing Private Client team