Private Client Partner

VWV; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VWV, a top 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced private client lawyer to lead their Estates, Tax and Trusts team in Watford. This role involves managing client relationships and providing high-net-worth advisory services, supporting team development while fostering an inclusive culture. Join us in a friendly, professional environment that values diversity and encourages personal growth.

Benefits

Besoke Learning Academy

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture promoting diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in advisory work for high-net-worth clients.
• Proven track record in estate administration, succession planning, tax, and trusts.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the Estates, Tax and Trusts team in Watford.
• Manage client relationships and ensure high-quality service.
• Facilitate internal referrals and business development opportunities.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Business development

Team leadership

Job description

Are you a private client lawyer looking for Partnership in Watford? Here at VWV, our warm and welcoming Watford team is looking to grow with an experienced lawyer to lead and develop the practice. Perhaps you're at a large firm and feeling overlooked for Partnership; maybe you're with a smaller firm and lacking the support you need. Either way, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We're a Top 100 full-service UK law firm with just over 600 employees. With four offices in Bristol, London, Birmingham and Watford you'll be struck by our close-knit and friendly culture. We're just not like other firms! We believe in integrity and authenticity - in each one of us being ourselves both in our interactions with each other as well as with our clients.

As a firm, we enjoy a reputation not just for the quality of our work but also for the qualities of our people. We strive to recruit people who are proactive and passionate about what they do and able to demonstrate humour and humility in equal measure.

The Role and You

Upon joining us you'll play a pivotal role in leading and shaping the Estates, Tax and Trusts team (ETT) within our Watford office. With a proven track record in advisory work for HNW private clients, you'll relish the chance to help manage our team, as well as being alive to internal cross referrals and external business development opportunities. You'll have strong relationship management skills as well as a clear and eloquent style of communication that ensures our clients feel supported with their endeavours.

As a team we undertake a broad range of work and as such we'd love you to have a strong foundation in areas such as estate administration, succession planning, tax and trusts work. However we recognise you're likely to feel more comfortable in one or two of these areas than others and that's fine; we can be flexible for the right candidate. For more information on our role and wider Private Client team, please click the link (VWV Careers - Partnership in the ETT Team) to hear from Leila Goodarzi, one of our Private Client Partners.

Our reputation

Our exceptional team is headed up by Chambers, Legal 500 and Spears acclaimed Partner, Michelle Rose and enjoys an enviable reputation across the regions. With private client work being undertaken at almost all small to large law firms nationwide, it's a testament to our ability in this field that each one of our 4 ETT teams is featured in the Legal 500- a great demonstration of strength and depth within a department with every client knowing they will receive the same quality of service regardless of where they live.

Where will I be working?

At VWV we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard but we also love to have fun and we recognise that it's the social interaction between us that really shape our culture. Whilst we work to a hybrid model, for this role we would like you to work from our Watford office for 3 or more days of the week. In this way, you'll benefit first-hand from our warm and friendly culture as well as facilitate cross referral opportunities from your colleagues in other teams. We are of course happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis. For more information on how it feels to work in our Watford office, please click on the link here (VWV Careers - Why Choose Watford?) to listen to a discussion between two of our Watford based Partners.

Why choose us?

There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further. We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key. There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself. We invite you to watch our short video on the right hand side (below the Apply Now button), to see what our own people have to say about life here at VWV.

We're striving to be an inclusive employer, to create a workplace and environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. Please contact our recruiter to discuss any adjustments needed so we can make this the best possible candidate experience for you.

At VWV, we're committed to your growth with our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career-level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement - join us to unlock your full potential.

Not sure whether to apply?

Making the next career move is one that can feel immensely daunting and we've all been there! It's more than likely you'll have one or two questions on the role or firm before you feel happy to apply. If so, please contact me, Emma Latchem-Hughes, Talent Acquisition Advisor (Lawyers) in complete confidence on [e-mail] or 07340 632798 and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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