Private Client Partner - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Private Client Partner to join its Estates, Tax & Trusts team. This senior role involves advising high net worth individuals on complex estates, succession planning, and trusts. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of PQE and strong leadership skills, along with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Excellent support and a positive culture are offered for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' PQE in private client work.
• Strong expertise in estates, trusts, and tax.
• Experience managing and supervising junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex estates and succession planning.
• Supervise junior lawyers and manage workflow.
• Contribute to the development of the team.

Skills

Strong technical expertise across estates, trusts and tax

Proven experience advising high net worth clients

Demonstrable leadership skills

Commercially astute

Ability to manage junior lawyers

Education

Qualified solicitor with minimum 7 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

A leading UK Top 100 law firm is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Private Client Partner to join its Estates, Tax & Trusts team in central Bristol. This is a senior leadership position within a nationally recognised team, offering exposure to a broad range of high-value private wealth matters. The successful candidate will advise on complex estates, succession planning, trusts and tax, with a particular focus on high net worth individuals. In addition to fee earning, the role includes supervising junior lawyers, managing workflow and contributing to the development of the team. The team operates across four UK offices and is consistently ranked in the Legal 500, Chambers and Spears.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 7 years' PQE in private client work
• Strong technical expertise across estates, trusts and tax
• Proven experience advising high net worth clients
• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience managing junior lawyers
• Commercially astute, with a proactive approach to business development
• Passionate about private client work and committed to delivering exceptional client service

Opportunity & Culture

Perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. The firm offers excellent support to its people and is known for its progression structure and positive culture.

How to Apply

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0117 917 1929 (m) 07435 943574 (e) [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.