At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in Wills, Probate & Estate Planning, advising clients on complex matters.
- Company: Respected regional law firm known for high-quality legal advice and personal client care.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive benefits, and excellent long-term career prospects.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing department.
- Why this job: Join a thriving firm and make a real impact while mentoring the next generation of lawyers.
- Qualifications: Experience in estate planning, strong relationship-building skills, and a collaborative leadership style.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm with a strong presence across Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Private Client lawyer to join its Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team at either the Senior Associate or Partner level. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a respected practice.
The Role
You'll join a well-resourced Private Client team that advises individuals, families and business owners on a wide range of estate planning and succession matters. As a senior member of the team, you'll play an important role in both the continued growth of the department and the development of the firm's private client offering.
In this role, you will:
- Handle a broad caseload of Wills, Probate, Estate Planning, Trust and tax planning matters
- Advise on complex estate administration, succession planning and wealth protection strategies
- Support clients with Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and long-term care planning matters
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, intermediaries and professional contacts
- Mentor and support junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and encouraging development
- Contribute to business development initiatives and help drive the continued growth of the department
About You
You will ideally have:
- Significant experience in Wills, Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning and Tax Planning matters
- The ability to manage complex and high-value private client work
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills
- Experience developing and maintaining a loyal client base
- A collaborative leadership style and enthusiasm for mentoring others
- Commercial awareness and a desire to contribute to the growth of the wider practice
- STEP qualification or working towards STEP accreditation would be advantageous
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a respected regional firm that has built a reputation for combining high-quality legal advice with a genuinely personal approach to client care.
You'll benefit from:
- A genuine leadership opportunity within an established and growing Private Client team
- High-quality and varied work from a strong existing client base
- The autonomy to help shape and develop the department's future direction
- A supportive and collaborative culture that values individual contribution
- Excellent long-term career prospects within a successful regional practice
- Flexible working options and a competitive benefits package
This is an ideal opportunity for a senior Private Client lawyer looking to take the next step in their career and make a real impact within a thriving and ambitious firm.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
Private Client Senior Associate/Partner - Salisbury employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and a supportive work culture. As a Private Client Partner in Dorset, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship opportunities to develop junior lawyers, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values high-quality client service.
