Solicitor - Private Client - Exeter - Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott Exeter is seeking a Solicitor to join its Private Client team on a hybrid basis, handling wills, trusts, probate and succession planning for high‑net‑worth clients.

You will gain early responsibility, direct client contact and a clear path to develop expertise within a supportive, collaborative private wealth environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to build long‑term relationships and progress within one of the South West's most respected private wealth teams.

Qualifications

• NQ to 2-year PQE in private client
• Experience advising wills, trusts and tax planning
• Excellent client care and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on wills, trusts and succession planning matters
• Assisting with estate administration and probate work
• Supporting tax and wealth preservation planning strategies
• Building trusted relationships with individuals, families and trustees
• Managing matters efficiently while delivering exceptional client service

Skills

Wills & trusts

Estate administration

Probate

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Education

NQ to 2 PQE

Job description

Solicitor - Private Client - Exeter - Hybrid

A highly regarded Private Client team is looking to appoint a talented Solicitor to join its growing Exeter office. This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ to 2-year PQE lawyer to develop their career within a respected team that advises high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and business owners on a broad range of wealth planning matters.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-quality work across wills, trusts, estate administration, succession planning and tax-efficient wealth preservation strategies. Working alongside experienced specialists, they will enjoy early responsibility, direct client contact and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with a diverse and sophisticated client base.

The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload, combining technical legal work with a client-focused approach. It would suit an ambitious solicitor who enjoys providing practical advice and is keen to develop expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on wills, trusts and succession planning matters
• Assisting with estate administration and probate work
• Supporting tax and wealth preservation planning strategies
• Building trusted relationships with individuals, families and trustees
• Managing matters efficiently while delivering exceptional client service

In return, the successful solicitor will benefit from excellent mentoring, genuine career progression opportunities, hybrid working and access to quality work from day one. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor seeking to establish themselves within one of the South West's most respected private wealth teams.

*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.*