At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse private client cases, including wills, trusts, and estate planning.
- Company: Leading national firm with a respected Private Wealth practice in Exeter.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, career progression, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion while developing your expertise.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE in Trusts & Estates.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 95000 £ per year.
A leading national firm is seeking an Associate (4+ years PQE) to join its highly respected Trusts & Estates team, based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a long established Private Wealth practice known for advising families over generations and handling complex national and international assets.
The Role
- You'll manage a varied and high quality caseload across the full spectrum of private client work, including:
- Wills, succession planning and estate structuring
- Trust creation, administration and advisory work
- Probate and estate administration
- Tax and tax risk planning
- Advising on heritage, cultural, art and other unique assets
- Wealth preservation strategies for high net worth individuals, business owners, trustees, executors, farmers and landowners
- Building strong relationships with clients and professional advisers
- Taking early responsibility for files with appropriate support
Candidate Requirements
- This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 4+ years PQE within a successful Private Wealth or Trusts & Estates team
- Strong technical knowledge across wills, trusts, probate and tax
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build long term client relationships
- Confidence managing complex matters independently
- A proactive, ambitious and self motivated approach
- Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills
- Natural enthusiasm for client contact, networking and business development
- Resilience and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Benefits
- The firm offers:
- A supportive, collaborative and values driven working environment
- Clear career progression and opportunities to grow your expertise
- Hybrid working and strong work life balance support
- Access to responsible business initiatives, charity work and D&I groups
- A comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and professional development
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Associate-Trusts & Estates (Non Contentious)-Exeter-4+ PQE 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.
