Partner – Private Client – Swansea – 8+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow the Private Client practice in Bridgend within a forward-thinking regional law firm. You will drive a regional growth strategy, build strong client and introducer relationships, and act as an ambassador through networking and community engagement. You’ll manage a varied caseload in wills, probate, trusts, and related areas while mentoring junior lawyers and ensuring high professional standards. This is a hands-on leadership role with scope to shape regional Private Client services and client care.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Minimum 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Personal day, birthday leave and discretionary Christmas leave
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Gym membership discounts
• Career development and progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new sources of work across Bridgend
• Collaborate with Head of Private Client on regional growth strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, introducers, and professional contacts
• Act as an ambassador through networking and community engagement
• Manage a varied caseload: wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, LPAs, Court of Protection
• Maintain strong personal fee-earning contribution
• Recruit, mentor, and develop colleagues as the team grows
• Supervise junior lawyers and support staff
• Ensure SRA compliance and firm procedures
• Manage time recording, performance reviews, and management information
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maximise referral opportunities
• Deliver excellent client care and uphold high professional standards
• Utilise Case Management System and leverage technology

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 8+ years PQE
• Broad experience across wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, IHT planning, LPAs, Court of Protection
• Proven ability to win new business and develop professional relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial mindset
• Leadership or management experience
• Excellent client relationship, business development, and networking skills
• Strong organisational and case management abilities
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and commercial judgement

• strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• networking and relationship-building
• commercial mindset
• leadership and mentoring
• Case Management System
• technology-enabled client service

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