Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Associate (4+ PQE) | Chichester, West Sussex
Top-Tier Legal 500 Firm | High-Net-Worth Focus

A standout opportunity has opened for a Private Client Solicitor to join a Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked team in Sussex. This team sits within a nationally recognised, highly respected law firm known for its expertise in private wealth and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

This is a strategic Associate-level hire, ideal for a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE. You'll be joining a collaborative and expert team, advising high-net-worth individuals and families on a wide range of complex and rewarding matters.

The Role:

As an Associate in this leading team, you'll work alongside respected experts in the field, advising on a broad spectrum of private client work, including:

• Estate and succession planning with a strong emphasis on tax and wealth structuring
• Creation and administration of lifetime and testamentary trusts
• Estate administration and post-death planning, including deeds of variation
• Inheritance tax planning and trust taxation advice
• Drafting bespoke wills, LPAs, and managing probate work
• Working closely with colleagues across departments and liaising with external advisors
• Supporting business development activity and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 4+ years' PQE in private client law
• Proven experience in high-value and complex wills, trusts, and estate planning matters
• Solid technical knowledge of inheritance tax and trust taxation
• Commercially aware and confident working collaboratively across disciplines
• Approachable, empathetic, and capable of building trusted client relationships
• Enthusiastic about mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the ongoing growth of the team
• Local connections in West Sussex would be a distinct advantage

What's on Offer:

• Associate-level role with a clear route to further progression
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your development
• Exposure to a consistent pipeline of high-quality, HNW client work
• The opportunity to join one of the most respected Private Client teams in the South

If you're a driven Private Client specialist ready to step into an Associate position with high-calibre work and genuine career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply now.