Solicitor

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an NQ–2 PQE Private Client solicitor to join a highly regarded Trusts & Estates team at a leading Top 100 UK law firm with a strong South West presence.

The role involves advising HNW individuals on wills, trusts, estates and succession planning, with early client contact and genuine responsibility from the outset. Excellent mentoring and long-term career progression on offer.

Job description

A rare opportunity for an NQ–2 PQE Private Client solicitor to join a highly regarded Trusts & Estates team within a leading Top 100 UK law firm with a strong South West presence.

The team advises HNW individuals, families, entrepreneurs, business owners and trustees on sophisticated private wealth matters, including:

• Wills and succession planning
• Trusts and estate administration
• Tax and wealth planning
• Wealth preservation and succession structures
• Family and business succession

You’ll work alongside experienced lawyers on high-quality, complex matters, with early client contact and genuine responsibility from the outset. The wider practice has a strong national network, giving you access to excellent technical expertise and a broad client base.

Opportunities offering this level of work and client exposure at NQ level are genuinely hard to come by.

Candidate Requirements

We’re looking for an NQ–2 PQE solicitor with experience in non-contentious Private Client / Trusts & Estates work.

• Experience across wills, trusts, estates and succession planning
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills
• The ability to manage matters with appropriate supervision
• A genuine interest in developing a career in Private Client

Experience advising HNW clients, trustees, entrepreneurs or family businesses would be advantageous.

Why Join?

• High-quality private wealth work with sophisticated HNW clients
• Early responsibility and client exposure
• Excellent support, mentoring and technical development
• Access to a national platform and specialist expertise
• Strong long-term career progression
• Genuine commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance

If you’re an NQ or junior Private Client solicitor looking for high-quality work, meaningful responsibility and a strong platform to build your career, opportunities like this are few and far between.