Private Client Solicitor – Oxford

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career mentoring

Professional growth

BD support

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Oxford for a market-leading trusts, estates and tax team. You’ll handle high and ultra-high net worth matters, including international and agricultural assets, with strong client relationship skills.

The role offers clear progression, mentoring from top practitioners, and opportunities to develop business with high-net-worth clients. This is a permanent, full-time position in a supportive firm environment.

Qualifications

• 1–5 PQE in private client law.
• Strong commercial acumen and client skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse matters for high and ultra-high net worth clients.
• Manage international, agricultural, and business assets.
• Collaborate with partners and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

PQE 1-5

Private Client Law

Client relationship mgmt

Job description

Job title: Private Client Solicitor
Location: Oxford
Salary: £65k-£80k – depending on experience
PQE Level: 1-5
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

Join a market-leading practice renowned for competing with top City firms on high-profile UK work. We seek an Associate or Senior Associate (1-5 PQE) for our Trusts, Estates, and Tax team in Oxford. You’ll handle diverse matters for high and ultra-high net worth clients, including international, agricultural, and business assets. This role offers real professional growth, and business development support. Beyond this, the team offers hands-on career mentoring from some of the finest practitioners of private client law in the UK. Providing untapped career development and progression opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have strong commercial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in financial and case management. This team is growing and continues to go from strength to strength, making it an ideal time to join. If you’re ambitious, collaborative, and ready to work with real industry leaders, this firm wants to hear from you.

*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 – £80000 per annum
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire