Private Client Solicitor – Exeter

Wagstaff Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 8-10 PQE to join a heavyweight SW firm with a strong Devon/Cornwall presence. The role offers a broad, high-quality caseload including lifetime planning for high net worth individuals and succession planning for business owners.

Flexible hybrid working is available, with positions based in Exeter or Truro. The firm is renowned for Chambers and L500 rankings and offers a competitive salary and impressive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate is STEP qualified with a strong track record in private client work.
• Experience handling high net worth matters, lifetime planning, succession planning, and estate administrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad, high-quality private client caseload including lifetime planning for high net worth clients.
• Lead succession planning for business owners, landowners and professionals.
• Handle larger estate administrations and related advisory work.

Skills

Strong track record

Education

STEP qualified

Job description

Private Client Solicitor 8-10 PQE

Devon or Cornwall

Our client is a SW region ‘heavyweight’ with a number of offices and in particular a very strong presence in the Devon and Cornwall region. They have a fantastic reputation, including a range of top tier rankings in Chambers and the L500, and they are continuing to go from strength to strength, winning new clients and growing their teams with top quality hires.

Their Private Client practice is a notable success story and has always been a key practice area for the firm. As a result of increasing levels of work and exciting plans for the team going forward, they are now looking for an experienced Private Client lawyer with a strong track record who is looking for the next step forward in their career to join their highly ranked team.

The successful candidate will ideally be STEP qualified and can expect a broad ranging and high-quality caseload which will include, lifetime planning for higher net worth and business clients, succession planning for business owners and landowners and for professionals and larger estate administrations.

As an employer, this firm really does stands out. They are consistently ranked in the 100 Best Companies to work for list and offer a highly competitive salary and impressive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual seeking their next role and step up to join a leading firm working on an enviable client base.

Flexible hybrid working options are on offer and this position can be based in either their Exeter or Truro office.

*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: £55000 – £70000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon