Private Client Solicitor – Salisbury – NQ–3 years PQE (ORJ921954225) Salisbury, England

Salary: GBP55000 - GBP70000 per annum

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:

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