Associate or Senior Associate – Private Client-Bristol-Hybrid – Bristol

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join a leading Private Client team in Bristol. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to high-net-worth individuals, international families and trustees, focusing on wealth preservation and estate planning.

The successful candidate will advise on complex UK and cross-border succession, trust and tax planning, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise alongside respected professionals and a supportive culture that

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong private client experience.
• Ideally with international tax and succession planning.
• Experience handling cross-border matters for high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex private client matters including succession and tax planning.
• Managing high-value matters with international elements.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and intermediaries.
• Mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
• Contributing to business development and profile-raising activities.

Skills

Private client

International tax

Succession planning

Client relationships

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Associate or Senior Associate – Private Client – Bristol – Hybrid

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a leading Private Client team in Bristol. This role is ideal for an ambitious solicitor seeking exposure to high-quality work while developing specialist expertise alongside some of the most respected professionals in the field.

The successful candidate will advise an impressive client base including high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, international families, business owners, family offices, landed estates and trustees. Working on complex UK and cross-border succession, trust and tax planning matters, they will play a key role in delivering tailored advice on wealth preservation, family governance and estate planning.

This is a chance to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team recognised for its technical excellence and outstanding client service. Offering a supportive culture, flexible hybrid working and a genuine commitment to personal development, the team provides the perfect environment for talented lawyers to thrive and progress their careers.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising on complex succession, trust and tax planning matters.
• Managing high-value private client matters with international elements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and intermediaries.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
• Contributing to business development, networking and profile-raising activities.

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with strong private client experience, ideally including international tax and succession planning. STEP qualification is advantageous but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term career within one of the UK’s most respected Private Client practices.

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £80000 – £90000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol