Private Client Senior Associate

Job title: Private Client Senior Associate

Location: Southampton

Salary: £65,000-£80,000 DOE

PQE Level: 5+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

I’m working with one of the region's premier Private Client teams—highly ranked in both Chambers and the Legal 500—who are seeking to grow their department with the addition of an ambitious, experienced Private Client Solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established practice recognised for its technical excellence, impressive client base, and complex work.

You’ll handle a varied caseload spanning:

• Estate administration and complex probate matters
• Trust creation and management
• Wills, LPAs and succession planning
• High level inheritance tax and Capital Gains Tax planning

You’ll also play a key role in supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued development of the team.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Solid experience across tax related private client work
• Excellent drafting and technical skills
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a genuine focus on client care
• STEP qualification - or a willingness to work towards it, which the firm fully supports

• Clear and structured progression opportunities
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A supportive, collaborative team culture known for investing in long term development

If you’re looking to advance your private client career within a progressive, respected team handling exceptional quality work, this is a standout opportunity.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

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* 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.*