Private Client Lawyer - Bristol

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 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 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

Location and Working Hours

• Full time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5.15pm)
• Part time considered (minimum three days per week)
• Based in Bristol, with hybrid working available after probation

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.

*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.*