A leading law firm is seeking an Associate to join their well-established Trusts and Estates team in either their Exeter or Bristol office.

This role, with a focus on supporting the department’s non-contentious practice, centres on helping families across generations manage national and international assets, while providing strategic and practical solutions to complex private wealth matters.

You’ll advise on wills, succession planning, trusts, probate, estate administration, tax and risk planning, and the structuring of unique assets such as art, heritage, and cultural property. With a client base that includes high net worth individuals, business owners, trustees, and a significant number of farmers and landowners, the caseload is varied and intellectually engaging.

You will be a highly experienced and accomplished Trusts and Estates lawyer, circa 4+PQE, with a strong foundation in private wealth law and a proven ability to build lasting client relationships. You’ll bring ambition, resilience, and a proactive mindset to client engagement, networking, and business development – along with excellent communication skills and the confidence to handle high levels of responsibility.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected Trusts and Estates team, part of a forward-thinking and collaborative firm known for its commitment to making a difference. The role offers a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on innovation, career development, and work-life balance.

With flexible and hybrid working options available, this position suits both full-time and part-time lawyers – whether you're already in the Southwest or considering relocating to a region known for its quality of life.

If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.