Associate Solicitor - Agriculture & Landed Estates (5+ PQE)

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats de premier plan recherche un Associate Solicitor spécialisé en droits agricoles et en planification fiscale. Ce rôle exige une expertise dans la gestion de cas complexes pour des clients de grande valeur, avec une forte composante de travail en collaboration et d'indépendance. Le candidat idéal aura une passion pour la protection des actifs et une capacité à gérer une charge de travail dynamique tout en offrant un excellent service client.

Benefits

Opportunités de développement de carrière

Équilibre vie professionnelle/vie privée

Salaire compétitif

Avantages généreux

Qualifications

• Connaissance approfondie de la planification fiscale, notamment de l'IHT et du CGT.
• Confiance dans la rédaction de documents juridiques.
• Expérience avec des clients ruraux et des particuliers de grande valeur.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller sur la planification fiscale et la gestion des successions.
• Structurer des partenariats familiaux et des fiducies.
• Rédaction de documents juridiques sur mesure.

Skills

Communication

Planification fiscale

Gestion des relations clients

Education

5-7 ans PQE en droit

Job description

Associate Solicitor - Agriculture & Landed Estates (5+ PQE)

Are you an experienced solicitor with a strong background in tax planning and a keen interest in working with rural estates, family businesses, and high-net-worth individuals? This leading Wiltshire multi-office practice are seeking a skilled Associate (5+ years PQE) to join their busy and well-regarded Agriculture & Landed Estates team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a respected Partner on a high-quality caseload, advising clients on complex tax planning and succession strategies.

What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in helping clients protect and pass on wealth across generations. Your work will include:

• Advising on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning
• Structuring family partnerships and trusts
• Drafting bespoke trust documents and settlements
• Providing strategic advice to farming families, landed estates, and business owners
• Supporting estate administration for complex, high-value estates (as needed)
• Working both independently and collaboratively with a Partner on long-standing client relationships

What You'll Bring:

• 5-7 years' PQE with a strong focus on private client tax planning
• Deep understanding of IHT, CGT, and trust structures
• Experience advising rural clients, family businesses, or high-net-worth individuals
• Confidence in drafting tailored legal documents and trust instruments
• A genuine interest in tax efficiency, succession planning, and asset protection
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload

What's On Offer:

• A clear path for career growth and development
• A healthy work/life balance with flexible working options
• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• The chance to work with a respected client base in a specialist area of law

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*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.*