Private Client – Partner/Sr Associate – Bournemouth – 8+ PQE

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bournemouth
Job Description:

Overview

Senior Private Client role at an employee-owned regional law firm in Bournemouth. You will manage a high-quality caseload across wills, trusts, probate, and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals. You will lead and mentor junior lawyers, drive client relationships and business development, and contribute to the strategic growth of the Bournemouth office. This role offers hybrid working, a values-driven culture, and clear progression opportunities. You will shape private client services in a growing, award-winning firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration and profit share
  • Employee-owned structure with voice in firm strategy
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
  • Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
  • Clear progression and leadership opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a caseload of private client matters (wills, trusts, probate, estate planning)
  • Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth protection and tax planning
  • Mentor and develop junior lawyers
  • Lead business development and client relationship initiatives
  • Contribute to strategic growth and expansion of the Bournemouth office

Key requirements

  • 8+ years PQE in Private Client
  • Strong technical expertise across the full range of private client matters
  • Excellent communication and client care skills
  • Proven ability to win and retain high-value work
  • Leadership experience and ability to develop others
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
  • Strong presence in the local market
  • Excellent communication
  • Leadership and mentoring
  • Client relationship management
  • Wills and trusts
  • Estate planning
  • Probate and estate administration

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Posted: October 1st, 2026