Private Client Solicitor - Swansea

Chadwick Nott; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

Pension

Life insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Free on-site parking

Structured progression and mentoring

Supportive, inclusive culture

Job summary

A well-established commercial law firm in Swansea is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to manage a varied caseload and provide high-quality client service. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in Private Client law, with strong drafting, communication skills, and an empathetic manner. This role offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and opportunities for structured progression in a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in Private Client, or newly qualified with strong private client seat/paralegal experience.
• Solid experience in wills, probate, and LPAs; exposure to trusts and tax is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload covering full spectrum of private client matters.
• Draft wills, codicils, and letters of wishes.
• Prepare LPAs and handle Court of Protection applications.
• Administer estates, probate applications, and inheritance tax reporting.
• Create trusts and manage related tax considerations.
• Advise on domicile, residence, and cross-border succession issues.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Excellent attention to detail

Empathetic client manner

Strong communication skills

Organised and proactive

Team-focused

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

STEP or Lifetime Lawyer accreditation

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Swansea

A well established commercial law firm with a strong reputation in Private Client work is looking for a Solicitor to join its growing team in Swansea. The firm is known for its friendly, inclusive culture, high quality work and long standing relationships with high net worth individuals, business owners and trustees.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied and interesting caseload covering the full spectrum of private client matters, with direct client contact from day one and strong support from senior lawyers. Work will include:

• Drafting wills, codicils and letters of wishes
• Preparing LPAs and handling Court of Protection applications
• Estate administration, probate applications and inheritance tax reporting
• Trust creation, administration and related tax considerations
• Lifetime and succession planning, including IHT and CGT
• Advising on domicile, residence and cross border succession issues

You’ll also contribute to business development, support seminars and training, and help produce articles.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2+ years’ PQE in Private Client. Newly qualified candidates with a strong private client seat and/or paralegal experience are welcome to apply
• Solid experience in wills, probate and LPAs; exposure to trusts and tax is an advantage
• Strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail
• Empathetic, professional client manner with strong communication skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines
• Team focused, collaborative and committed to high client care standards
• STEP or Lifetime Lawyer accreditation (or willingness to work towards it)

Why Join

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Private healthcare, health cash plan, pension, life insurance with generous holiday allowance and free on site parking
• Hybrid working and modern, well equipped offices
• Structured progression and mentoring
• Supportive, inclusive culture with regular know how sessions

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

t 0117 917 1929
m 07435 943574
e [e-mail]

*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.*