Associate Solicitor - Private Client - Cardiff - 5-8 Years PQE

Associate Solicitor - Private Client - Cardiff - 5-8 Years PQE

Location: Cardiff Type of Role: Permanent, Full time Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

A well established and forward thinking regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Associate Solicitor (5-8 years PQE) to join its highly regarded Probate team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior, influential role, managing a complex caseload while contributing to the strategic development of the department.

The Role

You will manage a broad and varied caseload, including:

• Wills, estate planning and wealth preservation
• Probate and estate administration (including complex and high value estates)
• Trust creation, structuring and ongoing management
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters

You will also:

• Deliver clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice
• Handle sensitive and complex matters with minimal supervision
• Build and maintain long term client relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and support staff
• Play an active role in business development and networking
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and professional standards
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the Private Client department
• Maintain meticulous file management, time recording and billing

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5-8 years' PQE
• Strong experience across wills, probate and trusts
• STEP qualification (or working towards) highly desirable
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload independently
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem solving skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience supervising junior team members
• Demonstrable business development experience
• Professional, organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative, team focused approach

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive salary
• Minimum 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional personal day, birthday leave and a discretionary Christmas closure day
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 3 extra days)
• Gym membership discounts
• Clear opportunities for progression and development
• Milestone recognition and long service awards
• Networking, corporate and charity event opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Discounted childcare at a nearby nursery
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

How to Apply

Email:

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 to 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.

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