Private Client Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer – Exeter

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will join a leading private client practice within a top regional firm, focusing on high-quality, high-net-worth matters. You will handle lifetime and succession planning for business owners, landowners, and professionals, as well as large-scale estate administrations. The position offers hybrid working and a clear path for career progression within a prestigious, inclusive culture. You will work on a broad, high-caliber caseload for an enviable client base and contribute to the firm’s ongoing growth and reputation.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible hybrid working
  • competitive salary
  • impressive benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Provide lifetime planning for high-net-worth and business clients
  • Manage succession planning for business owners, landowners, professionals
  • Oversee larger estate administrations
  • Handle a high-quality, broad caseload with significant client interaction
  • Support the firm’s growth and maintain its top-tier reputation

Key requirements

  • 5+ years PQE
  • STEP qualification or working towards it
  • strong proven track record in private client work
  • experience with high-net-worth clients and estate matters
  • ambitious
  • client-focused
  • professional and collaborative
  • private client law
  • estate planning and administration
  • succession planning

Posted: September 18th, 2026