Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner - Succession & Tax

Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner - Succession & Tax
Location: Bath
Salary: Competitive

The Role
A highly regarded, regional law firm who are well ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers for its Private Client expertise is looking to appoint a Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner to join its respected Succession & Tax team. The firm is known for its strong sector focus, high quality work, and supportive, people centred culture.

This is a senior opportunity to lead a busy team, shape client relationships, and play a key role in business development across the region. You'll manage a varied and stimulating caseload, including:

• Advising high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals on tax and estate planning
• Working closely with farmers, landowners and business owners on succession planning
• Handling complex probate and estate administration matters
• Advising on the creation, restructuring and winding up of trusts
• Supporting clients with Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters

You'll be primarily based in Bath, with the chance to collaborate closely with colleagues across other offices.

Candidate Requirements
We're looking for someone who combines technical excellence with strong leadership and relationship building skills. You'll be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX lawyer with higher rights and bring:

• Significant experience in tax and estate planning for HNW and UHNW clients
• Expertise in complex probate and estate administration
• Strong knowledge of trusts, including creation, restructuring and winding up
• Experience advising on LPAs, EPAs and Court of Protection matters
• Succession planning experience for farmers and business owners (highly desirable)
• Confidence supervising and developing junior team members
• A proactive approach to business development and referral generation
• Excellent client care skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• STEP membership or progression towards it

Why Join?
You'll be joining a well established, forward thinking firm known for its inclusive culture, high quality work and strong regional reputation. Expect:

• A supportive, relaxed and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working and genuine trust in how you manage your time
• Opportunities to work closely with senior leaders and shape the team's growth
• A comprehensive benefits package tailored to personal and family needs, including Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and a Health Cash Plan
• Regular social and networking events

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.*