Private Client Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive-Talbot Green

Chadwick Nott; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Additional office closure days over/at

Enhanced sickness benefits

Flexible working

STEP progression support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its busy Private Client Department in Talbot Green on a hybrid basis. You will manage wills, LPAs, probate, and estate administration alongside a supportive, TE P-qualified Head of Department.

You will develop a broad private client practice, with exposure to trusts, Court of Protection matters, and potential for business development, under strong supervision and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Experience in wills, LPAs and probate.
• Strong client care skills and professional approach.
• Good drafting and organisational skills.
• Confidence managing files with supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with solicitors, trainees and support staff.
• STEP qualification, TEP status or willingness to work towards STEP (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload including wills, LPAs, probate.
• Supervise junior colleagues and support their development.
• Deliver high quality client service and maintain relationships.
• Draft content for legal updates.
• Attend conferences, networking events and identify business development opportunities.
• Cross referring work across the wider Private Client and Family teams.

Skills

Wills experience

Probate knowledge

Client care

Drafting

Collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive -Talbot Green

Location: Talbot Green (Hybrid working considered)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

A long established regional practice is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its busy and well respected Private Client Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a broad and rewarding private client practice within a supportive, progressive team.

You’ll gain exposure to high quality work across wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, estate administration, trusts, Court of Protection matters and contentious probate. The department is led by an experienced Head of Department with full TEP membership, offering strong supervision, mentoring and technical development.

The Role

You will manage a varied private client caseload, including:

• Wills
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Professional executor and full estate administration work
• Trusts (where appropriate)
• Court of Protection matters (where appropriate)
• Exposure to estate disputes and contentious probate (depending on experience and interest)

You’ll work on both straightforward and more complex matters, with appropriate supervision and support. The role also includes:

• Managing files confidently and efficiently
• Supervising junior colleagues and supporting their development
• Delivering high quality client service and maintaining strong relationships
• Drafting content for legal updates
• Attending conferences, networking events and identifying business development opportunities
• Cross referring work across the wider Private Client and Family teams

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with:

• Experience in wills, LPAs and probate
• Strong client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach
• Good drafting and organisational skills
• Confidence managing files with appropriate supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with solicitors, trainees and support staff
• Sound judgment and awareness of when to escalate technical or sensitive issues
• Interest in developing a broader private client practice
• STEP qualification, TEP status or willingness to work towards STEP (highly desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Supportive and progressive working environment
• Supervision and mentoring from a TEP qualified Head of Department
• Exposure to a broad range of private client work
• Good administrative and drafting support
• Modern systems and technology
• Birthday day off
• Additional office closure days over Christmas
• Enhanced sickness benefits (after qualifying period)
• Flexible working considered
• Support for professional development, including STEP progression
• Opportunity to contribute to the department's continued growth

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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any 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.