• Location: Exeter
  • Reference Number: LSW6651

Legal Southwest Ltd

Our client is a respected law firm with a strong reputation across Devon and beyond. Their Wealth Management Team advises business owners, farmers, and high-net-worth clients on succession planning and estate matters.

They are now looking for a detail-focused lawyer to support existing clients and help the team grow further.

What You’ll Do

  • Handle a varied caseload within the Tax, Trusts, and Succession team

  • Manage the administration of complex and high-value estates

  • Draft Wills, trusts, and related documents

  • Advise clients on succession planning and inheritance tax

  • Work closely with senior lawyers, supported by paralegals and administrators

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in succession planning, inheritance tax, trusts, and estate work

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • STEP qualification (or working towards it) is desirable

  • A client-first approach, with the ability to work calmly under pressure

What You’ll Bring

  • Commitment to excellence and client care

  • A commercial mindset and ability to meet financial targets

  • Dedication to developing your legal knowledge and supporting colleagues

Why Join Our Client?

Our client values people as their greatest asset. They provide a supportive, collaborative culture and invest in training and development. Their values of quality work, steady growth, and happy teams are at the heart of the firm.

Location: Exeter (Office-based)
Hours: 36.25 per week
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: On Application

 Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

If you would prefer to talk to us in the first instance, please get in touch About Us – Legal Southwest

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Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.

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