Private Wealth Partner

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited in Milton Keynes is recruiting a Private Wealth Partner (or Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step into partnership) to launch and lead the new office. You will advise HNW clients on estate planning, trusts, tax, cross-border matters, and wealth structuring, building relationships locally and nationally with BD focus.

This is a growth-focused role within a Top 50 national firm offering a generous starting package (£110k-£160k), bonuses, and clear

Qualifications

• Senior Private Wealth professional with partnership track or readiness to join as partner.
• Proven ability to develop cross-border estates, trusts, tax and wealth structuring.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Private Wealth practice in Milton Keynes, supported by a national network across private client, tax, family, property, corporate and disputes teams.
• Advise HNW and UHNW individuals, families, business owners, entrepreneurs, trustees and family offices on estate and succession planning, trusts, tax and asset protection.
• Develop and grow client relationships locally and nationally, with strong BD and networking ability.
• Collaborate with other departments to maximise cross-referral and full-service opportunities.
• Support recruitment, mentor junior lawyers and help build a high-calibre team.
• Represent the firm at wealth management events, private client associations and networking groups.

Skills

BD capability

Client relationship management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

A rare and strategic opportunity has arisen for a Private Wealth Partner (or ambitious Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step up) to join a growing Top 50 national law firm as they launch their new office in Milton Keynes.This is a growth-focused hire with the opportunity to help establish and shape the firm's regional Private Wealth offering. With a strong national footprint, modern infrastructure and a commercially driven culture, the firm offers an agile, forward-thinking platform designed to support ambitious lawyers with business development drive, client relationships and a desire to help shape a new office.

The Role - What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and develop the Private Wealth practice in Milton Keynes, supported by a national network across private client, tax, family, property, corporate and disputes teams.
• Advise HNW and UHNW individuals, families, business owners, entrepreneurs, trustees and family offices on:
  • Estate and succession planning
  • Trusts, tax and asset protection
  • Wills, LPAs, lifetime planning and wealth structuring
  • Cross-border estates, offshore assets and domicile/residence issues
  • Probate, estate administration and contentious trusts (if applicable)
• Develop and grow client relationships locally and nationally, with strong BD and networking ability.
• Collaborate with other departments to maximise cross-referral and full-service opportunities.
• Support recruitment, mentor junior lawyers and help build a high-calibre team.
• Represent the firm at wealth management events, private client associations and networking groups.

About You

• Established Private Wealth / Private Client Partner, or Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step into partnership.
• Strong technical experience, ideally with exposure to complex estates, trusts, tax, HNW or cross-border matters.
• Proven business development capability, with existing client relationships or a modest following desirable.
• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded, excited by the opportunity to help shape a new office.
• Client-focused, discreet and confident in managing sensitive, high-value and long-term relationships.

Why Join?

• Growing Top 50 National Firm with a modern, collaborative and commercial culture.
• Strategic Growth Role - shape and influence the development of the new Milton Keynes office.
• Leading Earnings Potential - £110k-£160k starting package, plus bonuses and clear progression.
• Full-Service National Platform - strong brand, modern support and cross-office collaboration.
• Entrepreneurial Environment - ideal for those who enjoy BD, autonomy and building client relationships.