Senior Private Client Solicitor – Wills, Trusts & Estates

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is supporting a Torquay-based private client team seeking a solicitor with a strong technical ability and a dedication to guiding clients through wills, probate and trusts. The role offers autonomy within a collaborative environment and the chance to mentor junior colleagues.

You will manage a varied caseload, contribute to business development, and help shape the future direction of the department while delivering outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• Strong experience across private client matters including complex work
• Compassionate, approachable and committed to outstanding client service
• Confident in supporting and developing junior team members, embedding best practice
• 5+ years’ PQE in private client work, ideally with STEP membership or working towards it
• Commercially aware, proactive and keen to contribute to the team's success
• Genuine interest in developing a specialist technical focus within private client law

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues
• Develop and nurture client relationships and business development
• Handle a varied private client caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts
• Contribute to growth and direction of the department

Skills

Private client law

Mentoring juniors

Client care

Business development

Commercial awareness

Education

STEP membership (in progress)

Job description

Chadwick Nott is supporting a Torquay-based private client team seeking a solicitor with a strong technical ability and a dedication to guiding clients through wills, probate and trusts. The role offers autonomy within a collaborative environment and the chance to mentor junior colleagues.

You will manage a varied caseload, contribute to business development, and help shape the future direction of the department while delivering outstanding client service.