Partner – Private Client – Swansea – 8+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow the Private Client offering across Bridgend as a knowledgeable, commercially-minded Partner. You’ll work with the Head of Private Client to execute a regional growth strategy, network to attract new work, and oversee a high-quality caseload across wills, probate, trusts, and related areas. You’ll mentor juniors, maintain high professional standards, and collaborate across practice groups to maximise referrals. This is a chance to shape a regional private client presence within a forward-thinking law firm and community-focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days + Bank Holidays
• personal day and birthday leave
• annual leave purchase scheme
• gym membership discounts
• career development and progression opportunities
• networking, corporate and charity events

Responsibilities

• Expand the Private Client offering across Bridgend and manage a varied caseload
• Identify and develop new sources of work and contribute to a regional growth strategy
• Build relationships with clients, introducers and professional contacts
• Act as a visible firm ambassador through networking and community engagement
• Recruit, mentor and develop colleagues as the team grows and supervise junior lawyers
• Ensure SRA compliance and firm procedures, manage time recording and performance data
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to maximise cross-referrals
• Deliver exceptional client care and maintain high professional standards using the Case Management System

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 8+ years PQE
• Broad experience across wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, IHT planning, LPAs and Court of Protection
• Proven ability to win new business and develop professional relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial mindset
• Previous leadership or management experience
• Outstanding client relationship and business development skills
• Excellent communication, networking and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisational and case management skills
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and commercial judgement

• strong communication
• interpersonal abilities
• leadership
• Case Management System
• time recording
• compliance with SRA requirements

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