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Associate – Trusts & Estates – Bristol / Exeter – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol or Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

A respected law firm is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate with 4+ years’ post qualification experience to join its well established and highly regarded Private Wealth team in either Bristol or Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a high performing, collaborative environment with exposure to high quality, complex work and long standing client relationships.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied and sophisticated caseload of private wealth matters, including:

• Wills and succession planning
• Trust creation, administration, and restructuring
• Probate and estate administration
• Tax and tax risk planning
• Advising on heritage, cultural, art, and other unique assets
• Wealth preservation for high net worth individuals, families, trustees, business owners, farmers, and landowners
• Liaising with clients, executors, trustees, and professional advisers
• Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 4+ years PQE in Trusts & Estates or Private Wealth
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, trusts, probate, and tax
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence managing complex matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive, motivated, and commercially aware mindset
• Ability to build strong, long term client relationships
• Enthusiasm for networking and business development
• Strong organisational skills and resilience under pressure

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• Opportunities to engage in responsible business initiatives, including charity, environmental, and D&I projects
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• A comprehensive benefits package

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.