Private Client Solicitor – Swansea

Overview

As a Private Client Solicitor in Swansea, you will handle a varied caseload across wills, LPAs, probate, trusts and tax planning with direct client contact from day one. You join a friendly, inclusive firm with strong client relationships and a supportive senior team, contributing to business development and knowledge sharing. The role combines high-quality private client work with mentoring and training opportunities in a collaborative environment. This is an opportunity to shape lasting client relationships and progress within a well-regarded practice.

Pay / Benefits

• private healthcare
• health cash plan
• pension
• life insurance
• generous holiday allowance
• hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload with direct client contact
• Draft wills, codicils and letters of wishes
• Prepare LPAs and handle Court of Protection applications
• Estate administration, probate applications and inheritance tax reporting
• Trust creation and administration, including related tax considerations
• Lifetime and succession planning, including IHT and CGT
• Advise on domicile, residence and cross-border succession issues
• Support business development, seminars, training, and article production

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2+ years’ PQE in Private Client
• Newly qualified candidates with strong private client seat or paralegal experience may apply
• Solid experience in wills, probate and LPAs; trusts and tax exposure advantageous
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Empathetic, professional client manner with strong communication skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines
• Team-focused and committed to high client care standards
• STEP or Lifetime Lawyer accreditation or willingness to pursue it

• Empathy
• Excellent communication
• Attention to detail
• Wills and probate drafting
• LPAs and Court of Protection
• Estate administration

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