Private Client Partner

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm is seeking a Private Client Partner in Guildford to lead their Private Client offering. This role involves advising high-net-worth individuals on estate planning and managing client relationships, with an emphasis on team leadership and business development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in private client law and expertise in working with international clients. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in advising HNW and UHNW individuals.
• Experience with international clients and family offices.
• Strong leadership capabilities to develop and grow a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on estate planning, tax, trusts, probate, and succession.
• Manage client relationships and mentor junior lawyers.
• Build and lead a high-performing Private Client team.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Estate planning expertise

Tax and succession planning

Commercial awareness

Education

10+ PQE in Private Client

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Private Client Partner to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm client. This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of our Private Client offering, with full support from a progressive leadership team and a strong platform for growth.

You will bring a proven track record in advising HNW and UHNW individuals on complex estate planning, tax, trusts, probate, and succession matters. Experience with international clients, family offices, and cross-border structures is highly desirable. You'll be confident in managing and developing client relationships, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to strategic business development.

This role offers genuine autonomy, a collaborative culture, and the chance to build and lead a high-performing team. Whether you're looking to step up into partnership or seeking a fresh challenge with greater influence, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Advise HNW and UHNW individuals on complex estate planning, tax, trusts, probate, and succession matters.
• Manage and develop client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to strategic business development.
• Build and lead a high-performing Private Client team with autonomy and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications and requirements

• 10+ PQE with Private Client expertise.
• Experience with international clients, family offices, and cross-border structures is highly desirable.
• Commercially astute lawyer with strong client-service and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to develop business and contribute to growth of the Private Client offering.

Remuneration and benefits

• Location: Guildford
• Salary: £90,000-£110,000+ DOE
• Contract Type: Permanent • Working Hours: Full-time
• Flexible working arrangements and commitment to professional development
• collegial ethos and high-quality work across private wealth, family, and commercial sectors

How to apply

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Surry or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

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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 age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, 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.