Private Client Partner

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected commercial firm in Newport, UK, seeks an experienced Private Client Lawyer for a Partner-level role. This position offers full flexibility in work arrangements and requires proven experience in handling complex estates and high-net-worth clients. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and commercial-mindedness, with the opportunity to shape the Private Client department. This role promises a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package while emphasizing work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Strong referral network

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling complex estates and high-net-worth clients.
• Confident in leading a team and driving department growth.
• Commercial-minded with exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Private Client department.
• Oversee high-quality matters including Wills, Trusts & Tax Planning.
• Maintain full autonomy with strategic involvement.

Skills

Experience with complex estates

Client service skills

Leadership ability

Commercial acumen

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Private Client Lawyer ready to step into a Partner-level role within a highly respected commercial firm? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice on the outskirts of Cardiff, offering exceptional flexibility and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Private Client department; oversee high-quality matters including Wills, Trusts & Tax Planning; Probate & Estate Administration; Court of Protection matters; high-net-worth and complex estate matters.
• Maintain full autonomy with strategic involvement and strong support from an established commercial team.

What’s on Offer

• Full flexibility: remote, hybrid or office-based – your choice
• Excellent links to the M4 corridor, making commuting easy
• A modern, progressive culture with no micromanagement
• Strong referral network from the firm's commercial client base
• Clear leadership influence and the ability to shape the department
• Competitive Partner-level salary + benefits package

About You

• A seasoned Private Client lawyer, ideally STEP qualified
• Proven experience handling complex estates and HNW clients
• Existing following welcome but not essential
• Confident leading a team and driving department growth
• Commercial-minded with exceptional client service

Next Steps

• If you\'re looking for a Partner role offering freedom, flexibility, and the chance to join a Chambers-ranked Private Client team within a top-tier commercial firm, we’d love to hear from you.
• For a confidential discussion on this role please contact Daniel Mason at our head offices.