Partner – Private Client – Swindon

Overview

As a Private Client Partner, you will lead the Swindon private client offering within a respected law firm, driving growth across Wiltshire and the region. You will oversee complex, high-value matters while mentoring the team, ensuring exceptional client service and regulatory compliance. The role blends leadership, business development, and process improvement to lift performance and thought leadership. You join a modern hub with hybrid working and clear progression, shaping the department’s future and client relationships.

Pay / Benefits

• modern, collaborative working environment
• hybrid working arrangements
• clear leadership and progression pathways
• competitive salary and benefits package
• investment in learning, development and career growth

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Private Client offering in Swindon
• Act as senior lawyer on complex, high-value matters
• Supervise and develop junior fee earners
• Manage profitable caseload with a focus on client service
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, referrers and stakeholders
• Lead client review processes and drive service improvements
• Develop and execute client/referrer development plans
• Manage professional risk and regulatory compliance
• Lead thought leadership and contribute to know-how
• Support marketing, pitch activity and business development
• Provide team leadership and contribute to the firm’s business plan
• Enhance operational efficiency through improved processes and precedents

Key requirements

• Strong technical expertise in tax, trusts and succession planning
• Exceptional client management and communication skills
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers
• Strong track record in business development and converting opportunities
• Motivation, commercial awareness and proactive mindset
• Ability to lead, collaborate and contribute to a positive team culture
• Client following or business plan (desirable)

• client management
• communication
• leadership
• tax
• trusts
• succession planning

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