New! Partner | Senior Private Client Solicitor

TSR-Legal; Swansea; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a seasoned Private Client Solicitor to step into a Partner-level role at a distinguished firm in Swansea. This leading Legal 500-rated firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. As a key player, you will manage the Private Client team, providing expert guidance on wills, probate, and tax planning while fostering relationships with high-net-worth clients. This role not only promises a competitive salary but also the chance to shape the future of the practice, ensuring a fulfilling career path in a dynamic legal landscape. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus structure

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 8-10 years PQE in Private Client Law with leadership experience.
• Strong background in trusts, estate planning, and inheritance tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Private Client team, delivering high-quality legal services.
• Mentor junior lawyers and manage complex, high-value estates.

Skills

Private Client Law

Leadership Skills

Business Development

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (8-10 years PQE)

Job description

Exceptional Partner-Level Opportunity for a Senior Private Client Solicitor – Join a Leading Legal 500 Firm

TSR Legal is delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for a Partner-level Private Client Solicitor to join a prestigious, Legal 500-rated firm that has earned a reputation for excellence across the South Wales and beyond. With a team of nearly 250 legal professionals, this full-service firm has established itself as a leader in the region, providing exceptional legal services to a diverse and high-net-worth client base. Known for its exceptional staff retention, strong partner-level expertise, and commitment to professional development, this firm is an ideal destination for ambitious legal professionals ready to take the next step in their career.

As part of the firm’s ongoing expansion, they are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join at Partner level, based in their Swansea office. This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role, driving the growth of the private client team while delivering outstanding service to a diverse and affluent client base.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the Private Client team in Swansea, delivering high-quality legal services and setting strategic direction for the department.
2. Oversee a broad range of wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, and tax planning matters, providing expert guidance and support to clients, including high-net-worth individuals and families.
3. Act as the face of the firm’s private client practice, ensuring the continued growth and expansion of the team while maintaining the firm’s remarkable reputation for excellence.
4. Take a leading role in mentoring and developing junior lawyers, nurturing future leaders within the team.

What We’re Looking For:

1. An experienced Private Client Solicitor with at least 8-10 years PQE, ideally with a strong background in leading private client teams and managing complex, high-value estates.
2. Proven experience in a partner-level or senior role, with a track record of successfully managing and developing teams.
3. Exceptional technical expertise in private client law, including trusts, estate planning, inheritance tax, and other complex areas of private client work.
4. Strong business development skills, with the ability to expand the firm’s private client practice and maintain long-term client relationships.
5. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally.
6. A stable and impressive work history, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the private client sector.

Why Join This Firm?

1. A highly competitive salary and benefits package, offering £70,000 to £80,000 (DOE) plus an attractive bonus structure.
2. The opportunity to join a growing law firm with an exceptional reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse range of clients.
3. Partner-level role offering autonomy, leadership, and the chance to shape the future direction of the private client team.
4. A supportive, professional working environment that fosters career progression and offers long-term stability and growth.
5. A focus on work-life balance and flexible working arrangements to ensure your personal and professional well-being.

This is a truly rare opportunity for an accomplished Private Client Solicitor to join an award-winning firm at Partner level and make a significant impact on the growth of the private client practice in Swansea.

If you are an ambitious, results-driven professional ready for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

For further information and to apply, please contact Rob Adams at TSR Legal in complete confidence on 02920 388100 / [e-mail]