Private Client Partner

William James Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £180,000

Share equity options

33 days holiday

Pension

Death in service

Full sick pay

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor / Partner for Cardiff to build and lead a new regional office within a respected national platform.

You will take ownership of developing the practice, advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate planning, wealth structuring and succession matters, while recruiting and mentoring the team to scale in South Wales.

Qualifications

• Senior private client solicitor or partner with leadership ability.
• Strong private client expertise for high-net-worth clients.
• Proven track record in business development and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Private Client team in Cardiff.
• Develop existing caseload and client relationships.
• Advise on wills, trusts, estate planning and probate.
• Grow the firm’s presence in Cardiff / South Wales.
• Mentor junior lawyers and senior fee earners.
• Drive recruitment and team build-out.

Skills

Estate Planning

Wealth Structuring

Succession Planning

Leadership

Business Development

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Partner – Cardiff – up to £200,000 + Benefits

A leading national Legal 500 firm is seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor / Partner in Cardiff to play a pivotal role in establishing and growing its new office.

This is a rare opportunity to build a high-performing team from the ground up, offering the autonomy, backing and infrastructure to shape a new regional presence within a highly regarded national platform.

This Private Client Solicitor / Partner role in Cardiff will suit a commercially astute lawyer with strong experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners on complex estate planning, wealth structuring, and succession matters. You will take ownership of developing the practice, leveraging an existing network while building new relationships across the Cardiff and South Wales market.

With clear investment and strategic focus, this Private Client Solicitor / Partner opportunity in Cardiff offers the chance to step into a leadership position, influence long-term direction and build a market-leading Private Client team in a key growth location.

The Role:

• Lead and manage a Private Client team in Cardiff
• Take over and further develop an established caseload and client relationships
• Advise on a broad range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate
• Act for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners
• Drive business development and strengthen the firm’s presence in the Cardiff / South Wales market
• Play a key role in office growth, including recruitment and team build-out
• Work closely with senior leadership on growth strategy and performance
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers and senior fee earners

The Candidate:

• Senior Private Client Solicitor or Partner from a reputable firm
• Strong technical expertise across private client work
• Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role
• Well-connected in the Cardiff / South Wales market with strong referrer relationships
• Commercially astute with excellent client relationship skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on growth and development

• Salary up to £180,000 depending on experience
• Share / equity options available
• 33 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension + death in service
• Full sick pay after 6 months