Private Client Associate – Guildford

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Private Client Associate to join a globally recognised team in Guildford. You will advise UK-based high-net-worth individuals on complex succession and tax planning matters, with exposure to domestic and international estate structuring and sophisticated instruments.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge across private client disciplines, a proactive client-facing approach, and the ability to communicate complex advice clearly.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge across private client disciplines.
• Proactive approach to client engagement.
• Ability to communicate complex advice with clarity and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Advise UK-based high-net-worth individuals on complex succession and tax planning matters.
• Manage domestic and international estate structuring and drafting of sophisticated instruments.
• Demonstrate strategic insight and deliver exceptional client service.

Job description

Job title: Private Client Associate
Location: Guildford
Salary: £70,000-£80,000
PQE Level: 2-4 PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

A rare opportunity has arisen for a driven Private Client Solicitor to join a globally recognised team advising UK-based HNW individuals on complex succession and tax planning matters.

This role offers exposure to a broad and intellectually stimulating caseload, including domestic and international estate structuring, tax mitigation strategies, and the drafting of sophisticated legal instruments. You’ll be expected to manage work with minimal supervision, demonstrate strategic insight, and deliver exceptional client service.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge across private client disciplines, a proactive approach to client engagement, and the ability to communicate complex advice with clarity and confidence.

In return, you’ll join a prestigious team with a reputation for excellence, contributing to business development initiatives and participating in seminars and knowledge-sharing events. This is a genuine opportunity for career progression within one of the Southeast’s most respected firms.

If you’re a self-motivated team player with commercial awareness and a commitment to quality, this role offers a compelling next step in your career

*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: £70000 – £80000 per annum
Location: Guildford, Surrey