Senior Private Client Solicitor – Flexible Poole Role

Wagstaff Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Supportive leadership and inclusive文化

Job summary

Chadwick Nott are recruiting a Private Client Solicitor for a Poole office. The role requires 5+ years’ PQE and offers ownership of a diverse caseload in a well-established regional firm. The position is based in Poole with a full-time schedule and a competitive salary.

You will handle wills, estates, probate, tax and trusts matters, while mentoring junior colleagues and building client relationships to drive growth and referrals. The firm supports flexible working and career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in Private Client law
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues
• Commercial awareness and client development experience
• Familiarity with case management systems (preferred)
• SFE/STEP accreditation or willingness to pursue

Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning
• Administering estates and managing probate matters
• Advising on Tax and Trusts
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Building strong client relationships and encouraging referrals
• Meeting billing and time recording targets
• Contributing to departmental growth and firmwide success

Skills

Client management

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Business development

Education

SFE/STEP accreditation

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Chadwick Nott are recruiting a Private Client Solicitor for a Poole office. The role requires 5+ years’ PQE and offers ownership of a diverse caseload in a well-established regional firm. The position is based in Poole with a full-time schedule and a competitive salary.

You will handle wills, estates, probate, tax and trusts matters, while mentoring junior colleagues and building client relationships to drive growth and referrals. The firm supports flexible working and career development.