Private Client Solicitor - Wiltshire
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded Succession & Tax team within a Legal 500 and Chambers-recognised regional law firm. Renowned for its strength across private client, agricultural, landed estates and business sectors, the firm has built an enviable reputation for delivering exceptional client service and long-term trusted advice.
Joining a Band 1-ranked team, you'll split your time between the firm's Marlborough and Swindon offices, working closely with experienced Partners and fee earners on a broad range of private client matters.
You'll advise clients on a variety of matters including:
- Estate administration
- Will drafting and succession planning
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Lifetime and discretionary trusts
- Tax and inheritance planning
- Trust administration
- Wealth preservation and family succession matters
The role offers significant client contact from the outset, with responsibility for managing your own files while benefiting from support and mentoring from experienced specialists. You'll also have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the wider private client team and other offices.
Candidate Requirements
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with at least 1 year's PQE and a strong grounding in private client work.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience advising on wills, probate, trusts and LPAs
- Knowledge of estate administration and tax planning matters
- Strong technical and drafting abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercial awareness and attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- An interest in networking and business development activities
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, Legal 500-ranked regional firm that is widely recognised for its expertise across private client, rural and commercial sectors. The firm combines high-quality work with a genuinely supportive culture and has developed a strong reputation as an employer that invests in its people.
In return, you can expect:
- High-quality private client work with an established client base
- Exposure to complex succession, tax and trust matters
- Supportive mentoring and career development opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- A sociable and collaborative working environment
- Active involvement in networking and business development initiatives
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover and other flexible benefits
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*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.*
