Senior Associate - Private Client

Lc Legal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Pension

28 days annual leave plus publichols

Electric vehicle scheme

Job summary

Lc Legal in Cardiff is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate to join a leading national private client team. You will manage a varied caseload across wills, trusts, estate administration, probate, tax and succession planning, while developing client relationships and contributing to business growth.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior colleagues, collaborating with partners, and raising the Cardiff profile through high-quality work and client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE.
• Strong technical background in private client work and ability to manage complex matters independently.
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior team members.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills with a commercially minded approach.
• Existing Cardiff market network would be advantageous.
• STEP qualification or progression towards it would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex private client caseload including wills, trusts, probate and succession planning.
• Provide tailored advice to high-net-worth individuals on wealth and succession planning.
• Build and strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development in Cardiff.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support growth of the team.
• Raise the profile of the practice across the Cardiff market.

Skills

5+ years PQE

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Senior Associate to join a highly regarded national law firm in Cardiff.

The firm has one of the largest private client teams in the country, with around 120 specialists across its national network and consistent recognition from Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. Advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners, families, trustees and landed estates, the team handles high-quality work and takes a collaborative, relationship-led approach.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer to play a key role in the continued growth of the Cardiff team, with scope to develop client relationships, contribute to business development and support the development of junior colleagues.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied and complex private client caseload, covering wills, trusts, estate administration, probate, tax and succession planning.

Working closely with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, agricultural clients and multi-generational families, you’ll provide tailored advice on long-term wealth and succession planning.

Alongside your technical work, you’ll build and strengthen client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives and help raise the profile of the practice across the Cardiff market.

You’ll also play an important role in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting the continued growth of the team.

About You

• A qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE
• A strong technical background in private client work, with the ability to manage complex matters independently
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior team members
• Strong client relationship and business development skills, with a commercially minded approach
• An existing network in the Cardiff market would be advantageous
• STEP qualified or working towards the qualification would be beneficial

Why Apply?

• Join a highly regarded national private client team with around 120 specialists and an excellent reputation in the market
• Play a key role in the growth of the Cardiff team and wider office, with opportunities to build your profile and client base
• Benefit from high-quality work, a collaborative culture and strong leadership support
• Enjoy the autonomy to develop client relationships, contribute to business development and mentor junior colleagues
• Access a competitive benefits package, including a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, pension, 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays and an electric vehicle scheme