Private Client Senior Associate/Partner – Salisbury

Overview

Senior Private Client role in a well-established Wiltshire law firm, leading the Wills, Probate & Estate Planning practice. You will steer high-value matters, shape the department’s growth, and mentor junior lawyers while maintaining strong client relationships. The position offers leadership responsibility, cross‑team collaboration, and an opportunity to influence the firm’s private client offering in a supportive, ambitious culture.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• competitive benefits package
• excellent long-term career prospects
• autonomy to shape department’s direction
• supportive and collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad caseload across Wills, Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts and tax planning
• Advise on complex estate administration, succession planning and wealth protection
• Support Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and long-term care planning
• Build and maintain client relationships with individuals, families, and intermediaries
• Mentor and support junior team members and share knowledge
• Contribute to business development and growth of the department

Key requirements

• Significant experience in Wills, Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning and Tax Planning
• Ability to manage complex and high-value private client work
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Experience developing and maintaining a loyal client base
• Collaborative leadership style and enthusiasm for mentoring others
• Commercial awareness and contribution to growth of the practice
• STEP qualification or progress toward STEP accreditation (advantageous)

• Relationship-building
• Mentoring and people development
• Collaborative leadership
• Wills
• Probate
• Trusts

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