Private Client Solicitor – Swansea

Overview

In this role you join a well-regarded commercial law firm in Swansea to handle a varied private client caseload. You will work closely with senior lawyers, managing wills, LPAs, probate, trusts, and succession planning while supporting business development and knowledge-sharing activities. The position emphasizes high-quality client care in a friendly, inclusive culture and offers hybrid working and structured progression. You will help shape client outcomes for high-net-worth individuals and trustees, contributing to the firm’s reputation for excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Private healthcare
• Health cash plan
• Pension
• Life insurance with generous holiday allowance? (text)

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills, codicils and letters of wishes
• Preparing LPAs and handling Court of Protection applications
• Estate administration, probate applications and inheritance tax reporting
• Trust creation and administration; related tax considerations
• Lifetime and succession planning, including IHT and CGT
• Advising on domicile, residence and cross-border succession issues
• Contributing to business development, seminars and training, and producing articles

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2+ years PQE in Private Client
• Experience in wills, probate and LPAs; trusts and tax exposure is an advantage
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Empathetic, professional client manner with strong communication
• Organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines
• Team-focused, collaborative and committed to high client care standards
• STEP or Lifetime Lawyer accreditation (or willingness to work towards it)
• Newly qualified candidates with strong private client experience are welcome

• Empathy
• Strong communication
• Attention to detail
• Wills and probate drafting
• LPAs
• Court of Protection

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