Associate - Trusts & Estates (Non Contentious) - Bristol - 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £65,000 to £95,000 (DOE)
A leading national firm is seeking an Associate (4+ years PQE) to join its highly respected Trusts & Estates team, based in Bristol. 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
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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
*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.*
