Job Description
Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
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?
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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. xkybehq
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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