Senior Private Client Lawyer

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Exeter seeks an experienced Senior Private Client Lawyer to lead complex estate administration matters and enhance their Wills & Probate team. This role involves mentoring junior lawyers and driving operational efficiency within a collaborative culture. The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package with flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have extensive private client experience and a strong grasp of inheritance tax and succession planning.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development framework

Qualifications

• Experience in high value and complex private client matters.
• Ability to lead a team and mentor junior lawyers.
• Strong operational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex estate administration matters.
• Shape the performance and direction of the Wills & Probate team.
• Drive efficiency and improve processes.

Skills

Extensive private client experience

Strong knowledge of inheritance tax

Succession planning

Leadership and mentoring

Process improvement

Job description

Senior Private Client Lawyer - Exeter

Chadwick Nott are instructed on an exceptional opportunity for a senior Private Client Lawyer to join a leading UK Top 100 national firm with a serious commitment to private wealth work.

The Succession & Tax team sits at the heart of this highly successful commercial practice, and this position offers the chance to lead on complex estate administration matters while shaping the performance and direction of a well established Wills & Probate team. You'll be working with an impressive and diverse client base, from long standing family estates and entrepreneurs to clients with international assets and agricultural property interests. The work is technically challenging, varied and genuinely rewarding.

The team enjoys a strong regional reputation and is continuing to grow its profile across the South West, making this an ideal time to step into a role with real influence.

If you're looking for something special and want the opportunity to combine high level technical work with operational leadership, this could be the perfect fit. You'll bring extensive private client experience, particularly in high value and complex matters, along with strong knowledge of inheritance tax and succession planning.

This is a role for someone who enjoys leading from the front, improving processes, driving efficiency, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of a forward thinking team. The firm offers a supportive, collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and a clear framework for career development.

A competitive salary is offered alongside an attractive and comprehensive benefits package.

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.*