Private Client Senior Associate

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear progression opportunities

Hybrid working and flexibility

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A respected legal practice in Southampton is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate. This full-time role involves managing complex client cases, including estate administration and tax planning. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in private client work and a STEP qualification or is willing to pursue it. The position offers competitive salary between £65,000 and £80,000 along with hybrid working arrangements and strong support for team development.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in Private Client matters.
• Experience in estate administration, trust creation, and tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Handle varied caseload in estate administration and complex probate.
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to team development.

Skills

Solid experience across tax related private client work

Excellent drafting and technical skills

Proactive, commercially minded approach

Focus on client care

Education

STEP qualification or willingness to work towards it

Job description

Job title: Private Client Senior Associate

Location: Southampton

Salary: £65,000-£80,000 DOE

PQE Level: 5+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

I’m working with one of the region's premier Private Client teams—highly ranked in both Chambers and the Legal 500—who are seeking to grow their department with the addition of an ambitious, experienced Private Client Solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established practice recognised for its technical excellence, impressive client base, and complex work.

The Role

You’ll handle a varied caseload spanning:

• Estate administration and complex probate matters
• Trust creation and management
• Wills, LPAs and succession planning
• High level inheritance tax and Capital Gains Tax planning

You’ll also play a key role in supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued development of the team.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Solid experience across tax related private client work
• Excellent drafting and technical skills
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a genuine focus on client care
• STEP qualification - or a willingness to work towards it, which the firm fully supports

What's on Offer

• Clear and structured progression opportunities
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A supportive, collaborative team culture known for investing in long term development

If you’re looking to advance your private client career within a progressive, respected team handling exceptional quality work, this is a standout opportunity.

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

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m 07921 895 776

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l www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*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.*