Private Client Senior Associate + Cardiff – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Eye care scheme

Pension

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate for its Cardiff area. The role offers hybrid working with a base at the Cardiff office and occasional travel to Bridgend, empowering a senior lawyer to expand the private client practice.

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 7+ years PQE is required. The firm offers a competitive salary, structured bonus, generous holidays, private medical insurance, and a clear progression path within a respected South Wales practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 7+ years PQE in Private Client work
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• A great communicator with proven ability to handle sensitive client matters
• Experience in a broad Private Client caseload, including trusts, wills, and estate admin
• STEP qualified (or working towards it) is a bonus
• Proactive approach to networking, community engagement, and business growth

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a busy caseload across wills, trusts, probate and estate planning
• Building new client relationships and driving business development efforts
• Working collaboratively across teams and contributing to wider firm strategy
• Leading with confidence and supporting colleagues with your experience

Skills

7+ PQE

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Business development

Networking

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Private Client Senior Associate + Cardiff

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a senior private client lawyer to join a well established firm in South Wales. Our client has a long-standing presence in South Wales and boasts a highly regarded private client department recognised in the Legal 500.

Dependent on level of experience, this role can be considered at both the senior associate and, salaried partner level.

With an existing caseload and full support, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding the practice while working closely with a varied and loyal client base.

The Role:

• Managing and developing a busy caseload across wills, trusts, probate and estate planning
• Building new client relationships and driving business development efforts
• Working collaboratively across teams and contributing to wider firm strategy
• Leading with confidence and supporting colleagues with your experience

The role is hybrid, with a base at in their Cardiff office and occasional travel to Bridgend.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 7+ years PQE in Private Client work
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• A great communicator with proven ability to handle sensitive client matters
• Experience in a broad Private Client caseload, including trusts, wills, and estate admin
• STEP qualified (or working towards it) is a bonus
• Proactive approach to networking, community engagement, and business growth

Why Join?

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Structured bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance & eye care scheme
• Auto-enrolled pension
• Clear, transparent career progression path
• Opportunity to help shape the future of the Private Client offering

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cardiff,

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.