Private Client Associate / Senior Associate - Bournemouth

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

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a skilled Associate or Senior Associate in Bournemouth to join its Private Client team. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years PQE and expertise in tax, trusts, and estate planning. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, managing a caseload, and mentoring juniors. The firm offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Ongoing training and development

Generous annual leave

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in private client law.
• Strong grounding in wills, trusts, tax, probate, and estate planning.
• Proactive and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on tax, trusts, and estate planning.
• Manage own caseload with confidence and minimal supervision.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

Skills

Expert advice on tax planning

Wills and estate administration

Legal document drafting

Strong communication

Client-focused approach

Job description

Private Client Associate / Senior Associate - Bournemouth

A highly respected South Coast Legal 500 law firm is seeking a skilled Associate or Senior Associate to join its thriving Private Client team. If you have 4+ years PQE and a passion for tax, trusts, and estate planning, this is your chance to work on top-tier matters in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

As an Associate or Senior Associate in the Private Client team, you'll provide expert advice on tax planning, trusts, wills, and estate administration while managing your own caseload with confidence and minimal supervision. You'll draft and review key legal documents, respond to new client enquiries, and collaborate across departments to ensure seamless service delivery. You'll also play a vital role in mentoring junior colleagues and actively contribute to business development through networking and marketing initiatives.

This Private Client team is known for its clear, compassionate approach to complex legal matters. Serving individuals, families, and trustees, the team combines technical excellence with a genuine commitment to client care. You'll be joining a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and professional growth.

Candidate requirements

• Experience: 4 + PQE in private client law with solid grounding in wills, trusts, tax, probate, and estate planning.
• Strong communicator, highly organised, tech-savvy.
• Proactive, client-focused, and commercially aware.
• Motivated, independent, and confident under pressure.

In return

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience and expertise
• Private medical insurance
• Ongoing training and development with clear progression pathways
• Generous annual leave
• Competitive benefits package

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.*