Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor – Guildford

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Senior Private Client Solicitor for a well‑established regional firm based in Guildford. You will handle a busy private client caseload with wills, probate and trusts, while contributing to the team’s growth.

The role requires a technically strong lawyer with 6+ PQE, client‑facing skills, and a willingness to develop business through relationships and cross referrals. The firm offers a supportive culture and clear career progression in a stable practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in private client law.
• Experience handling wills, probate and trusts across varied matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload including wills, probate and trusts.
• Develop client relationships, contribute to fee generation and practice development.
• Supervise junior lawyers and provide training to the team.

Skills

Wills

Probate

Trusts

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

Job title: Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor
Location: Guildford
Salary: Competitive
PQE Level: 6+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full‑time

A well‑established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to join its busy and respected Private Client team, based primarily in Guildford with exposure across multiple offices in the South East.

The role involves managing a varied private client caseload, delivering high‑quality advice on wills, probate, trusts and related matters, while contributing to the wider success of the department. You will play an active role in client relationship management, fee generation, and practice development, with scope to supervise junior lawyers and support their training.

This opportunity will suit a technically strong private client lawyer who enjoys client‑facing work, takes ownership of matters, and is comfortable working in a collaborative, professional environment. Business development, networking and cross‑referral are encouraged, and a client following would be welcomed.

The firm offers a supportive culture, high standards of client care, and a long‑term platform for career progression within a stable and growing private client practice.

*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: Negotiable
Location: Guildford, Surrey