Professional Support Lawyer

Job Description

Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)

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Private Wealth | Trusts, Tax & Estates
Exeter (Hybrid Working)
Job Type: Part-Time (3–4 Days) or Full-Time

Private Wealth PSL Opportunity – Leading UK Law Firm

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.

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.

Why Apply for This PSL Role?

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• Join a top-ranked Private Wealth and Private Client team
• Work with HNW and UHNW clients on complex trusts, tax, and estate matters
• No billing targets – focus on legal knowledge, training, and innovation
• Flexible working options including part-time and hybrid arrangements
• Collaborate with an established PSL and Learning & Development team
• Opportunity to shape best practice and contribute to thought leadership
• Ideal for lawyers seeking a career change into a Professional Support Lawyer role

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide expert legal knowledge across trusts, tax planning, and estate matters
• Monitor and communicate legal developments, case law updates, and HMRC changes
• Draft, update, and manage legal precedents, templates, and know-how resources
• Deliver internal training, CPD sessions, and legal workshops
• Support business development through technical content, tenders, and articles
• Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives

Candidate Requirements

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• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (UK qualified)
• Minimum 7+ years’ PQE in Private Client / Private Wealth law
• Strong experience advising HNW and UHNW clients
• Excellent technical knowledge of trusts, estates, and tax planning
• PSL or knowledge management experience beneficial but not essential
• Strong communication and training delivery skills

Salary & Benefits

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• Highly competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model (office and remote flexibility)
• Private healthcare and generous pension scheme
• City centre parking
• Flexible benefits and rewards platform
• Long-term career development opportunities

Apply Now – Private Wealth PSL Role

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. xwzovoh

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.

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