Senior Private Client Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks a Senior Private Client Solicitor on the South Coast. Based in Southampton, the role offers exposure to complex trusts, estate planning, Wills and LPAs for high-net-worth clients and trustees. The firm provides a prestigious platform with development opportunities and hybrid working options.

You will join a respected team, advising on inheritance and capital gains taxes while working with experienced professionals across the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex private client matters including trusts, taxation, and administration.
• Advising trustees, beneficiaries and high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex trusts and their taxation and administration.
• Engage in estate planning, Wills and LPAs.
• Advise high-net-worth clients and trustees with a view to robust, compliant solutions.
• Collaborate with specialists to provide a high level of client service.

Skills

Private client law

Trusts law

Estate planning

Wills

Education

PQE level 6+

Job description

Job title: Senior Private Client Solicitor

Location: Southampton

Salary: £75k-£95k - depending on experience

PQE Level: 6+

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

My client is a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded, well-established team based on the South Coast. This is a genuine opportunity to become part of a high-profile private client practice with the reach, infrastructure and expertise to advise clients across the UK and internationally.

The role offers exposure to a sophisticated and varied caseload, including complex trusts and their taxation and administration, estate planning, Wills and LPAs, lifetime planning, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, estate administration, related deeds and more. You will work alongside specialist professionals, advising trustees, beneficiaries and high-net-worth clients.

The team has an excellent reputation for client service and technical expertise, alongside a strong track record of developing its staff. There are clear opportunities for progression and professional development, including STEP support where appropriate. With strong remuneration, hybrid working and a genuinely enviable platform, this is an opportunity that will be difficult to overlook in the Hampshire market.

*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.