Private Client Solicitor – Agriculture & Landed Estates – Devizes

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to partnership

Career development

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join the Agriculture & Landed Estates team in Devizes. You will advise on tax planning, inheritance and capital gains tax, and draft trusts and family partnerships while handling a caseload with support from experienced partners.

The role emphasizes tax-efficient wealth passing, asset protection strategies, and complex estate administration. Travel to meet clients may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in private client work.
• In-depth knowledge of inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning.
• Experience with trusts, settlements, and asset protection strategies.
• Strong drafting skills and enjoyment of bespoke document preparation.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on inheritance and capital gains tax planning.
• Providing tax-efficient solutions for family businesses, landed estates, and farming enterprises.
• Drafting trust documents, settlements, and family partnership agreements.
• Administering complex deceased estates.
• Assisting partners with established caseloads while managing matters independently.
• Delivering high-quality client service with a strong focus on efficiency and accuracy.

Job description

Private Client Solicitor – Agriculture & Landed Estates -Devizes- 5+ Years PQE
Location: Devizes
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 – £85,000 (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our busy Agriculture & Landed Estates Team in Devizes. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced partners and a friendly, supportive team, assisting with an established caseload while also managing matters independently. The role will involve advising clients on tax planning, inheritance, and capital gains tax savings, providing tax-efficient solutions for passing wealth to future generations, and advising on the formation and drafting of trust documents and family partnerships. Experience in deceased estate administration, particularly complex estates, would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on inheritance and capital gains tax planning
• Providing tax-efficient solutions for family businesses, landed estates, and farming enterprises
• Drafting trust documents, settlements, and family partnership agreements
• Administering complex deceased estates
• Assisting partners with established caseloads while managing matters independently
• Delivering high-quality client service with a strong focus on efficiency and accuracy

Candidate Requirements

• This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
• 5+ years PQE in private client work
• In-depth knowledge of inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning
• Experience with trusts, settlements, and asset protection strategies
• Strong drafting skills and enjoyment of bespoke document preparation
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible approach and commitment to high-quality client service
• Ability to travel to meet clients as required
• Strong ICT skills

Benefits & Career Development

• Opportunity to grow and develop your career within a supportive team
• Scope for additional training and qualifications
• Potential for progression to partnership

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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: £65000 – £85000 per annum
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire