Associate Solicitor – Private Client – Swansea – 5-8 Years PQE

Overview

In this Associate Solicitor role in Swansea, you will manage a broad private client caseload focusing on wills, probate, and trusts within a growing probate team. You’ll work with cross-functional colleagues to provide clear, commercially focused advice and to sustain long-term client relationships. The role offers autonomy, mentorship of junior solicitors, and a chance to shape the department’s strategic direction. You’ll operate in a supportive, collaborative culture that values regulatory compliance and business development as you help grow the firm’s private client practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave and discretionary Christmas closure day
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Gym membership discounts
• Clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload across wills, estate planning, probate, trusts and LPA/ Court of Protection matters
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice to clients
• Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, trainees and support staff
• Support business development, networking and marketing initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards
• Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the department
• Maintain accurate file management, time recording and billing

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5-8 years’ PQE
• Strong experience across wills, probate and trusts
• Step qualification (or working towards) highly desirable
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload independently
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Experience supervising junior team members
• Demonstrable business development experience
• Professional, organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative and team oriented

• collaborative
• client-focused
• commercially minded
• wills
• probate
• trusts

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