Trusts & Estates Lawyer

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Overview

In Exeter-based role you will support a Trusts & Estates practice within a Top 100 law firm, advising on wills, succession planning, trusts, probate and related estate matters. You’ll manage complex workloads, work with high-net-worth families and professionals, and help develop practical wealth strategies. This is a client-facing role that emphasizes building lasting relationships and delivering high-quality, impactful legal work. A strong focus is on cross-generational guidance and tax-informed wealth preservation.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible working framework
  • Extra annual leave for your birthday
  • Option to buy more holiday
  • Health & wellbeing support, including private healthcare and EAP
  • Free onsite car parking

Responsibilities

  • Advise on wills, succession planning, trusts and probate
  • Handle estate administration, tax and wealth preservation strategies
  • Work with families across generations to develop practical legal solutions
  • Take responsibility for complex matters and deliver high-quality work
  • Build lasting relationships with clients and professional connections

Key requirements

  • Proven experience within Private Wealth law
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Track record of business development and networking success
  • Resilience and confidence in handling complex legal matters
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
  • communication
  • relationship-building
  • resilience
  • private wealth law
  • wills and trusts
  • succession planning

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Posted: October 1st, 2026