Private Client Lawyer – Chippenham – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Chippenham (with travel to other office locations as required)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)
A respected and forward thinking law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its successful and growing Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload within a supportive, ambitious environment that values high quality client service and professional excellence.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a busy and diverse caseload of Private Client matters, including:
- Wills
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Probate
- Developing and servicing your own portfolio of Private Client work
- Building and maintaining strong, profitable client relationships
- Identifying opportunities to enhance and innovate service delivery
- Meeting fee income targets
- Ensuring compliance with SRA, Law Society and Lexcel standards
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Private Client Lawyer with:
- Minimum 3 years PQE across a broad range of Private Client work
- Experience handling technical matters at pace
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and focused in challenging situations
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidence in decision making and taking ownership when required
- Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively
- High levels of organisation, motivation, and time management
- Flexibility in approach and willingness to travel between offices
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A supportive, dynamic, and engaging working culture
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Recognition for high quality work and client service
- A positive team environment with regular social events
The firm welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £45000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Private Client Lawyer – Chippenham – 3+ Years PQE – Chippenham employer: Chadwick Nott
As a leading international law firm based in Bristol, we pride ourselves on offering an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Associate Directors in Financial Services Regulation benefit from exposure to high-quality, complex international work, alongside opportunities for career progression within a supportive team. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that all employees are valued and empowered to thrive in their roles.
