Private Client Lawyer – Chippenham – 3+ Years PQE – Chippenham

Chadwick Nott; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Social events

Supportive culture

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its team in Chippenham. You will manage a busy caseload including Wills, LPAs, and Probate, while developing your portfolio and building strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years PQE in private client work, strong communication, and the ability to travel between offices as required. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE across a broad range of Private Client work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy, diverse caseload of Private Client matters (Wills, LPAs, Probate).
• Develop and service your own portfolio of Private Client work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and meet fee targets.
• Ensure compliance with SRA, Law Society and Lexcel standards.

Skills

Private Client

Client relationships

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel between offices

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Private Client Lawyer – Chippenham – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Chippenham (with travel to other office locations as required)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)

A respected and forward thinking law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its successful and growing Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload within a supportive, ambitious environment that values high quality client service and professional excellence.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a busy and diverse caseload of Private Client matters, including:

• Wills
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Probate
• Developing and servicing your own portfolio of Private Client work
• Building and maintaining strong, profitable client relationships
• Identifying opportunities to enhance and innovate service delivery
• Meeting fee income targets
• Ensuring compliance with SRA, Law Society and Lexcel standards

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a Private Client Lawyer with:

• Minimum 3 years PQE across a broad range of Private Client work
• Experience handling technical matters at pace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and focused in challenging situations
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence in decision making and taking ownership when required
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively
• High levels of organisation, motivation, and time management
• Flexibility in approach and willingness to travel between offices
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive, dynamic, and engaging working culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• A positive team environment with regular social events

The firm welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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: £45000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire