Senior Private Client Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Tunbridge Wells seeks an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage complex private wealth matters for high-net-worth clients. You will work alongside top specialists in the field, focusing on succession planning, trusts, and wills. The firm values work-life balance and offers an ambitious culture for professional growth within the region. Competitive salary of £75k-£95k with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Work-life flexibility

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in private wealth law.
• Experience dealing with high-net-worth clients.
• Background in mentoring and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private wealth matters.
• Engage with clients on succession and inheritance tax planning.
• Collaborate within a high-profile legal team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidence in client interactions

Mentoring junior colleagues

Education

PQE Level: 5+

STEP membership (beneficial)

Job description

Job title: Senior Private Client Solicitor Location: Tunbridge Wells Salary: £75k-£95k - depending on experience PQE Level: 5+ Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time

I'm working with one of the region's most respected private client teams to appoint a Senior Associate to their thriving private wealth division. This is a standout opportunity for lawyers across the Home Counties who want to work on genuinely high-profile, complex, and high-value matters (frequently on par with leading City practices) while enjoying a strong regional presence and an ambitious, supportive culture.

In this role, you'll work alongside highly regarded specialists and manage a varied and intellectually engaging caseload, including succession and inheritance tax planning, wills and trusts, and powers of attorney, amongst others. The team acts for an impressive mix of UK and international clients, offering a full-service, collaborative approach that keeps the work stimulating and diverse.

You'll ideally bring 5+ years’ PQE in private wealth, strong communication skills, and confidence working directly with high-net-worth clients. Experience mentoring junior colleagues and STEP membership will be distinct advantages.

The firm champions collaboration, work-life flexibility and some of the finest work in the South East. For those seeking the next step up in their careers, this role is an obvious destination.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Kent or the Southeast in general, please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:
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*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.*