Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner - Succession & Tax

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

The Role
A highly regarded regional law firm-well ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers for its Private Client work-is seeking a Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner to join its established Succession & Tax team in Bristol. The firm is known for its strong sector expertise, high quality client base and genuinely supportive, people first culture.

This senior appointment offers the chance to lead a busy team, strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development across the wider South West. Your caseload will be varied and intellectually stimulating, 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
• Managing 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 the Bristol office, with regular collaboration across the firm's wider network.

Candidate Requirements
We're looking for a technically strong lawyer who can combine expertise with 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
• Strong background in complex probate and estate administration
• Solid 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 generating referrals
• 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 with a strong regional reputation and an inclusive, down to earth culture. 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 influence 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.*