Overview
Solicitor – Wills, Probate & Estate Planning – Swindon – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Swindon
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.30pm)
Salary: £50,000 – £85,000 (dependent on experience)
A respected and forward-thinking law firm, recently recognised as “2024 Law Firm of the Year”, is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its busy and highly regarded Legal 500 Tier 1 Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team in Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative environment, working on high-quality and often complex matters with genuine scope to influence and grow the department.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of private client matters, including:
- Advising, drafting, and executing Wills
- Advising, drafting, and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Administering non-taxable and taxable estates
- Drafting Deeds of Variation
- Creating and administering trusts
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members
- Supporting marketing and business development initiatives in Swindon
- Building lasting client relationships through exceptional service
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- Minimum 3 years PQE in private client work
- Strong technical and drafting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confidence in managing matters independently
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
- Enthusiasm for business development and growing the team’s reputation
Benefits
The firm offers:
- A supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration is valued
- Clear career progression pathways
- Recognition for high-quality work and client service
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy
- Pension & life assurance
- Medical health cash plan & discount portal
- Virtual GP access, wellbeing tools & advice
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
This employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*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: £50000 – £85000 per annum
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
