Private Client – Partner/Sr Associate – Bournemouth – 8+ PQE – Bournemouth

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Lower Blandford St Mary; Hybride; GBP 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration & profit‑shar

Employee-owned structure with voice in

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays & b’/

Private medical insurance

Clear progression & leadership

Résumé du poste

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Private Client Partner or Senior Associate in Bournemouth. The role involves managing a high-quality caseload across wills, trusts and probate, while mentoring junior lawyers and driving business development. Hybrid working is offered within a growing, employee-owned regional firm.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years PQE, strong technical expertise and a proactive, commercially aware mindset with a track record of winning high-value work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in Private Client
• Strong technical expertise across the full range of matters
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Proven ability to win and retain high-value work
• Leadership experience and confidence in developing others
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• Strong presence in the local market

Responsabilités

• Manage and develop a high-quality caseload of Private Client matters (wills, trusts, probate)
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers
• Lead business development and client relationship initiatives
• Contribute to strategic growth of the Bournemouth office

Connaissances

Private Client

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Description du poste

Private Client – Partner / Senior Associate – Bournemouth – 8+ Years PQE
Location: Bournemouth
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid working)
Salary: £80,000 to £120,000 (DOE)

A leading employee-owned regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Partner or Senior Associate (8+ years PQE) to join its expanding Bournemouth office. This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role within a growing team at a values-driven, award-winning firm.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing and developing a high-quality caseload of Private Client matters, including:

• Wills, trusts, and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Tax planning and wealth protection
• Advising high-net-worth individuals and families
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers
• Leading business development and client relationship initiatives
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the office

Candidate Requirements

• 8+ years PQE in Private Client
• Strong technical expertise across the full range of matters
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Proven ability to win and retain high-value work
• Leadership experience and confidence in developing others
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• Strong presence in the local market

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and profit share
• Employee-owned structure with a genuine voice in firm strategy
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Clear progression and leadership opportunities

*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: £80000 – £120000 per annum
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset