Senior Associate – Private Client – Cardiff – 5+ Years PQE – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Sight tests / Glasses discounts

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Happy People / Perks at Work benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

1/3 gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Senior Associate in Private Client for its Cardiff office. You will manage a varied caseload including wills, trusts, probate and tax planning, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development.

A strong background in private client work with 5+ PQE is expected. The role offers hybrid flexibility, a permanent full-time contract, and a salary range of £50,000 to £70,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in private client work or equivalent experience
• Strong technical expertise and confidence handling complex matters independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, commercially minded approach
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Knowledge of Cardiff market and professional network advantageous
• STEP qualification or actively pursuing it preferred
• High attention to detail and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex private client caseload
• Mentor and supervise junior colleagues
• Develop client relationships and deliver high-quality service
• Contribute to business development and firm profile in Cardiff
• Provide strategic tax and succession planning for HNW and UHNW clients

Skills

Client management

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Networking

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer

STEP qualification or working towards (preferred)

Job description

Senior Associate – Private Client – Cardiff – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000

A well established Top 50 law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Senior Associate to join its highly regarded and expanding Private Client team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a collaborative, high performing environment offering strong leadership support, quality work and clear progression.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Trusts and trust administration
• Probate and estate administration
• Tax and succession planning
• Long term strategic planning for HNW and UHNW clients
• Supporting families across multiple generations
• Building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional client service
• Mentoring and supervising junior colleagues
• Contributing to business development and strengthening the firm’s profile across the Cardiff market

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with:

• At least 5 years’ PQE in private client work
• Strong technical expertise and confidence managing complex matters independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, commercially minded approach
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Knowledge of the Cardiff market and an existing professional network (advantageous)
• STEP qualification or working towards this (preferred)
• High attention to detail, organisation and a growth mindset

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

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: £50000 – £70000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,