Overview
Senior Private Client role at an employee-owned regional law firm in Bournemouth. You will manage a high-quality caseload across wills, trusts, probate, and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals. You will lead and mentor junior lawyers, drive client relationships and business development, and contribute to the strategic growth of the Bournemouth office. This role offers hybrid working, a values-driven culture, and clear progression opportunities. You will shape private client services in a growing, award-winning firm.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive remuneration and profit share
- Employee-owned structure with voice in firm strategy
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
- Clear progression and leadership opportunities
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a caseload of private client matters (wills, trusts, probate, estate planning)
- Advise high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth protection and tax planning
- Mentor and develop junior lawyers
- Lead business development and client relationship initiatives
- Contribute to strategic growth and expansion of the Bournemouth office
Key requirements
- 8+ years PQE in Private Client
- Strong technical expertise across the full range of private client matters
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Proven ability to win and retain high-value work
- Leadership experience and ability to develop others
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
- Strong presence in the local market
- Excellent communication
- Leadership and mentoring
- Client relationship management
- Wills and trusts
- Estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
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