Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Private Client Lawyer to lead their private client department in Swindon. This role offers the chance to manage high-value and complex private client matters while driving the strategic growth of the team. With a focus on leadership and mentorship, you will provide technical expertise on inheritance tax and complex ownership structures. This position promises a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your skills will be valued, and offers real career progression opportunities. If you're ready to elevate your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in private client work is essential.
• STEP qualification preferred, with proven experience in complex estates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the private client team in Swindon.
• Handle complex wills, trusts, and estate planning matters.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Technical expertise in inheritance tax

Wills and trusts handling

Business development

Education

8+ years PQE in private client work

STEP qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive - Swindon

This is a superb opportunity for a Senior Private Client Lawyer to lead the private client department at a well-established full service Legal 500 law firm in Swindon.

In this position you will manage interesting high-value and complex private client matters, whilst shaping the strategic growth of the department.

What will you do?

• Lead & develop the private client team in Swindon
• Handle complex wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax matters
• Act as a key contact for high-net-worth clients and families
• Provide technical expertise on inheritance tax, trusts and complex ownership structures
• Drive business development
• Support and mentor junior team members

What’s in it for you?

• Leadership position with real career progression
• Competitive salary & benefits
• A supportive, collaborative work environment where your expertise will be valued

What experience is required?

• 8+ years’ PQE in private client work
• STEP qualified (or working towards full membership) preferred
• Proven experience handling complex estates, trusts, and tax planning
• Strong leadership & team management skills

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead this private client team, please click apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat with Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal.