Professional Support Lawyer
15 days ago
Exeter
Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)Private Wealth | Trusts, Tax & EstatesExeter (Hybrid Working)Job Type: Part-Time (3–4 Days) or Full-Time \n Private Wealth PSL Opportunity – Leading UK Law Firm \n This outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join a highly regarded Private Wealth team at a leading UK law firm. This role is open to experienced Solicitors or Legal Executives with strong expertise in trusts, estates, and tax planning who are seeking to transition into a non-fee earning knowledge-based position. \n Based in Exeter with flexible hybrid working, this position offers the chance to move away from fee earning while remaining at the forefront of complex, high-value private client work.You will play a key role in supporting a top-tier team advising high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and families. \n Why Apply for This PSL Role? \n\n • Join a top-ranked Private Wealth and Private Client team\n, • Work with HNW and UHNW clients on complex trusts, tax, and estate matters\n, • No billing targets – focus on legal knowledge, training, and innovation\n, • Flexible working options including part-time and hybrid arrangements\n, • Collaborate with an established PSL and Learning & Development team\n, • Opportunity to shape best practice and contribute to thought leadership\n, • Ideal for lawyers seeking a career change into a Professional Support Lawyer role\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide expert legal knowledge across trusts, tax planning, and estate matters\n, • Monitor and communicate legal developments, case law updates, and HMRC changes\n, • Draft, update, and manage legal precedents, templates, and know-how resources\n, • Deliver internal training, CPD sessions, and legal workshops\n, • Support business development through technical content, tenders, and articles\n, • Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives\n\n Candidate Requirements \n\n • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (UK qualified)\n, • Minimum 7+ years’ PQE in Private Client / Private Wealth law\n, • Strong experience advising HNW and UHNW clients\n, • Excellent technical knowledge of trusts, estates, and tax planning\n, • PSL or knowledge management experience beneficial but not essential\n, • Strong communication and training delivery skills\n\n Salary & Benefits \n\n • Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience)\n, • 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Hybrid working model (office and remote flexibility)\n, • Private healthcare and generous pension scheme\n, • City centre parking\n, • Flexible benefits and rewards platform\n, • Long-term career development opportunities\n\n Apply Now – Private Wealth PSL Role \n This is a rare and highly sought-after Professional Support Lawyer opportunity in the South West, ideal for a Private Client Solicitor looking to transition into a PSL role or an experienced PSL seeking a new challenge. \n Apply today to be considered or get in touch with Paul Norman for a confidential discussion about this and other Private Wealth, PSL, Trusts, and Estates roles. \n #INDCATS