Trusts & Estates Lawyer

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter is seeking a Trusts & Estates Lawyer with over 4 years of experience (PQE). The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload, working closely with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and landowners. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including flexible working, extra leave for birthdays, and health support.

Benefits

Flexible working framework

Extra annual leave for your birthday

Option to buy more holiday

Health & wellbeing support including private healthcare

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Private Wealth law.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A track record of business development and networking success.
• Resilience and confidence in handling complex legal matters.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advising on wills, succession planning, trusts, and probate.
• Handling estate administration, tax, and wealth preservation strategies.
• Working with families across generations to develop practical legal solutions.
• Taking responsibility for complex matters while delivering high-quality work.
• Building lasting relationships with clients and professional connections.

Skills

Private Wealth law experience

Excellent communication skills

Business development

Resilience in legal matters

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Trusts & Estates Lawyer
Location: Exeter

Are you an ambitious Private Wealth lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? Our client are a Top 100 law firm who are seeking an experienced Associate (4+ years PQE) to join their thriving Trusts & Estates team. You can expect to work closely with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, trustees, and landowners, handling a diverse caseload while making a meaningful impact.

The Role:

• Advising on wills, succession planning, trusts, and probate.
• Handling estate administration, tax, and wealth preservation strategies.
• Working with families across generations to develop practical legal solutions.
• Taking responsibility for complex matters while delivering high-quality work.
• Building lasting relationships with clients and professional connections.

Requirements:

• Proven experience within Private Wealth law.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A track record of business development and networking success.
• Resilience and confidence in handling complex legal matters.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while working under pressure.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary and attractive benefits package to support you professionally and personally. This includes:

• Flexible working framework
• Extra annual leave for your birthday
• Option to buy more holiday
• Health & wellbeing support, including private healthcare and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite car parking

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

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.