Private Client Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal firm in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Private Client Partner to lead a new service line for trusts and inheritance tax planning. This is an exciting opportunity to have significant influence and autonomy, while mentoring junior staff and promoting business development. Candidates should have extensive experience in Private Client law and a proven track record in building client relationships. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Full benefits package

Real progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Private Client Solicitor at Senior Associate or Partner level with significant PQE in Private Client law.
• Proven ability in business development with a network of IFAs.
• Excellent communication skills and strong client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on inheritance tax and lifetime trust advice.
• Develop a new service offering.
• Guide and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Trusts expertise

Inheritance tax knowledge

Client relationship skills

Business development

Job description

Overview

Private Client Partner | Tunbridge Wells

Imagine stepping into a growing firm in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, where ambition meets a genuine community spirit. This is your chance to become the go-to specialist for lifetime trusts and inheritance tax planning, building a new service line that will shape the future of the Private Client team.

You won't be boxed in, instead, you'll work directly with the Managing Partner, have a real voice at the top table, and the freedom to make your mark. This is about more than just handling a caseload. It's about building something of your own, expanding the team's reputation, and establishing yourself as a leading name in the local market.

Why Apply?

• Partner-level role with genuine influence and autonomy
• Chance to create and grow a new service offering
• Close collaboration with senior leadership in a progressive, ambitious firm
• Competitive salary, discretionary bonus & full benefits package
• Real progression, visibility, and scope to shape the department's future

What You'll Do

• Lead on inheritance tax and lifetime trust advice
• Complement existing services in wills, probate & powers of attorney
• Build lasting relationships with clients, IFAs & professional contacts
• Take the lead in business development through networking, writing, and events
• Guide and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

Requirements

• Private Client Solicitor likely at Senior Associate, Partner of Head of Department level with significant PQE in Private Client law, with expertise in trusts and inheritance tax
• Broader experience across wills and complex probates
• Excellent communicator with strong client relationship skills
• Proven business development ability, ideally with a network of IFAs/professional contacts
• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially minded

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Partner role where you'll not just join a team, you'll help build it. If you're ready to combine technical excellence with influence and vision, this Tunbridge Wells firm could be your next big move.