Private Client Lawyer – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (part time considered)
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000

A respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its well established Private Client team in Bristol. The role covers a broad range of private client work, including Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills, Tax Planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and progressive firm with a strong reputation in the Bristol legal market.

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

• Probate and estate administration
• Drafting Wills and advising on Tax and Estate Planning
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trust creation and administration
• Providing technical advice and support to the wider team
• Keeping up to date with legal developments and updating internal training
• Conducting client matters efficiently and professionally
• Taking and recording clear client instructions
• Delivering tailored, expert advice to meet individual client needs
• Supervising Secretaries, Paralegals and other support staff
• Participating in marketing and business development activities
• Ensuring strong financial control, accurate time recording and effective billing
• Complying with CPD requirements and identifying training needs
• Ensuring compliance with SAR, SRA Code of Conduct and Lexcel standards
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to a collaborative team culture

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

• 3+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor or FCILEx
• Experience in Wills, LPAs, Trusts, and estate/Trust administration
• Strong knowledge of relevant taxes (IHT, CGT, Income Tax)
• Experience in Trust work (highly desirable)
• A STEP qualification or willingness to study for it
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
• Confidence managing matters independently
• A proactive, client focused and empathetic approach
• Experience supervising junior staff (advantageous)

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, friendly and progressive working environment
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing, mental health and work/life balance
• Hybrid working available after probation
• Clear career development pathways
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• A genuinely inclusive and values driven culture

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.