NQ - 2PQE Solicitor – Trusts & Estates

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment is seeking an NQ–2 PQE Private Client Solicitor for a leading Top 100 UK law firm with a strong South West presence in Exeter. The role focuses on sophisticated private wealth matters for HNW individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and trustees, with supervision as needed.

The ideal candidate will have non-contentious Private Client experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to develop a career in Private Client within a reputable Exeter team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in non-contentious Private Client / Trusts & Estates work (wills, trusts, estates, and succession planning).
• Strong technical, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent client communication skills and ability to manage matters under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on Wills and succession planning.
• Handle trusts and estate administration, tax and wealth planning, and wealth preservation structures.
• Manage family and business succession matters alongside experienced lawyers.
• Engage in early client contact and take on genuine responsibility from the outset.

Skills

Non-contentious Private Client

Drafting skills

Client communication

Education

NQ to 2 PQE

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment

Rolling Basis (Official)

Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

NQ–2 PQE solicitor with experience in non-contentious Private Client / Trusts & Estates work; strong technical, analytical and drafting skills; excellent client communication skills; ability to manage matters with appropriate supervision; genuine interest in developing a career in Private Client.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment is recruiting an NQ–2 PQE Private Client Solicitor for a highly regarded Trusts & Estates team within a leading Top 100 UK law firm with a strong South West presence in Exeter. The role focuses on sophisticated private wealth matters advising HNW individuals, families, entrepreneurs, business owners, and trustees.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ to 2 PQE experience.
• Demonstrated experience in non-contentious Private Client / Trusts & Estates work (wills, trusts, estates, and succession planning).
• Strong technical, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent client communication skills and ability to manage matters under appropriate supervision.
• Advantageous: Experience advising HNW clients, trustees, entrepreneurs, or family businesses.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on Wills and succession planning.
• Handle trusts and estate administration, tax and wealth planning, and wealth preservation structures.
• Manage family and business succession matters alongside experienced lawyers.
• Engage in early client contact and take on genuine responsibility from the outset.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified

Employment Type: Full-time