Overview
Private Client Solicitor – Salisbury – NQ-3 years PQE
Location: Salisbury (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000
Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a leading law firm in their search for a junior solicitor to join their highly regarded Probate team. This is an urgent vacancy within the firm’s largest and busiest department, offering the opportunity to work on complex, high-value estates and charity matters in a supportive and specialist environment.
The Role
This client-facing role offers exposure to a wide range of private client and probate matters. Responsibilities include:
- Administering large and complex taxable estates, including farms and landed estates
- Acting on behalf of charities and managing complex grant applications
- Collaborating with the wider Private Client and Contentious Trusts & Probate teams
- Handling estates with international aspects and intricate tax reliefs
- Delivering high-quality legal and technical advice
- Building long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Supporting team development and contributing to a collaborative culture
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a private client solicitor with:
- NQ-3 years PQE in probate or private client work
- Strong academic background and technical aptitude
- Interest in or progress toward STEP or ATT/CTA qualifications
- Understanding of inheritance tax, agricultural and business property reliefs
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach
- Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to its success
- High IT literacy and openness to new technologies
- Senior candidates may also be considered, but the junior role is the most urgent priority.
Working Arrangements
- This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home alongside time in the Salisbury office.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:
- 25 days holiday
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Pension scheme
- 17 days study leave per ATT/CTA exam, plus exam day
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.
*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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £55000 – £70000 per annum
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
