Senior Private Client Associate – Hybrid, 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

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.