Solicitor - Private Client - Gloucestershire
Location: Gloucestershire
Type of Role: Full time
Salary: £50,000 to £95,000 (DOE),
Partner level negotiable PQE: Open PQE - NQ to Senior Associate (Partner considered)
A leading regional law firm is seeking a Solicitor, Associate or Partner to join its growing Lifetime Planning team in Stroud. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a modern, relationship led Private Client offering within a forward thinking, people first practice.
About the Role
The Lifetime Planning team advises individuals, families and business owners on Wills, trusts, LPAs, succession planning and wider lifetime and wealth planning matters. The work is advisory led, forward looking and centred around helping clients make confident, informed decisions about their future.
You'll be part of a specialist practice that has evolved to meet increasingly complex personal, financial and family needs. The focus is on high quality, relationship driven legal services rather than volume work, with an emphasis on trust, clarity and exceptional client care.
What You'll Be Doing
Depending on your level of experience, your role may include:
- Advising on Wills, trusts and LPAs
- Supporting succession and estate planning matters
- Proactively identifying clients' underlying needs, risks and objectives
- Building strong relationships with clients and referrers
- Networking and business development activity
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
- Helping shape and grow a modern Lifetime Planning offering
This is a people focused role suited to someone who enjoys relationship building, communicating with empathy and becoming a trusted adviser over the long term.
What We're Looking For
You will be:
- Qualified, with experience in Lifetime Planning or wider Private Client work
- Personable, engaging and empathetic
- Able to translate complex legal and financial concepts into clear, practical advice
- Skilled at identifying underlying concerns and guiding clients through important decisions
- Commercially aware and proactive
- A collaborative team player
- Motivated to build relationships and grow networks
- Passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences
What's in it for You?
- Flexible hours and hybrid working
- Minimum 25 days' annual leave
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Competitive pension
- Life assurance
- Contributions to gym membership
- Career development and progression
- Rewards scheme and additional benefits
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and provides reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
*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.*
