Associate/Sr Associate - UK Private Client - Cheltenham

Associate/Senior Associate - UK Private Client - Cheltenham - 2+ Years PQE
Location: Cheltenham (with hybrid working flexibility)
Type of Role: Fixed Term Contract (12 months), Full-time
Salary: £50,000 to £80,000

A leading UK Private Client team is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with 2+ years' post-qualification experience to join its Cheltenham office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to advise a broad range of UK clients on succession and tax planning matters, covering a period of family leave. Hybrid working is available to support work-life balance.

The Role
You'll be responsible for:

• Advising UK clients on succession and tax planning
• Managing a substantial and varied caseload efficiently and cost-effectively
• Drafting complex legal documents with minimal supervision
• Applying a commercial approach to legal research and advice delivery
• Supervising and coordinating work of junior team members where appropriate
• Participating in client seminars, presentations, and marketing initiatives
• Identifying and pursuing new client opportunities
• Contributing to team knowledge and know-how development
• Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Admission as a solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent, such as CILEX)
• 2+ years PQE in private client work
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning
• Excellent judgement and commercial awareness
• High attention to detail and strong drafting skills
• Ability to manage files independently and efficiently
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach
• Ability to build rapport and maintain client relationships

Desirable:

• STEP qualification

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Exposure to high-quality, complex private client work
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

📧 Olivia Reed - oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*