Overview
Associate / Senior Associate – Private Client – Cheltenham – 2-7 Years’ PQE
Location: Cheltenham
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 (dependent on experience)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join a highly respected Cheltenham based team as an Associate or Senior Associate. The Private Client department is known for its exceptional work with high net worth individuals, owner managed businesses and agricultural clients, offering a broad and varied caseload.
Many team members hold STEP qualifications or are part of Solicitors for the Elderly. The team also acts for a number of private family charitable trusts and regularly advises clients with international assets. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with experienced, well known Partners and be part of a Private Client team of over 100 specialists.
The Role
You will:
Provide high quality, profitable fee earning support within the Private Client team
Advise on a wide range of matters including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, estates and tax
Maintain and develop technical knowledge, collaborating with colleagues across the wider team
Contribute to business development, networking, marketing and cross selling opportunities
Candidate Requirements
You will need:
- 2-7 years’ PQE
- STEP qualification or working towards it
- Strong technical ability and excellent drafting skills
- Flexibility to work in other regional offices when required
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage client relationships effectively
- Strong teamwork and relationship building skills
- A proactive, ambitious and organised approach with excellent attention to detail
- Willingness to support and mentor junior team members
Benefits
The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- Bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Electric vehicle scheme
- International secondments
- Sight test and glasses discounts
- Scottish Widows pension scheme
- 27 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
- Perks at Work benefits portal
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life assurance
- One third gym membership contribution
- Flu vaccinations
Culture & Career Development
The firm is known for its energetic, ambitious and people focused culture. Lawyers enjoy:
- High quality, interesting work across a diverse client base
- Early responsibility and genuine opportunities to make an impact
- A collaborative environment with a strong sense of community
- Clear career progression aligned with the firm’s continued growth
- A flexible, entrepreneurial approach to delivering legal services
The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, celebrating individuality and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest and you’re ready to take the next step in your Private Client career, please contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
*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 – £80000 per annum
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
