Private Client Solicitor

Scott Richards Solicitors is a respected Devon-based practice with a genuine commitment to providing thoughtful, bespoke legal advice to private clients who value both expertise and accessibility. We believe that excellent legal work shouldn't demand the sacrifice of work-life balance, and that philosophy sits at the heart of everything we do.

We're seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our established team and take ownership of our wills, probate and estate administration work. This is a rare opportunity to build a fulfilling practice within a firm that has deliberately structured its working week around quality of life—our full-time staff work just 29 hours per week, typically across four days. For someone with 5+ years' PQE who values both professional autonomy and genuine flexibility, this represents a genuinely different proposition in the current legal market.

You'll spend your days advising clients on testamentary planning, guiding e...