Sr Associate/Legal Director/Partner-Succession & Tax-Swindon

Overview

In this role, you will join a well-established Private Client team in Swindon to lead tax and estate planning for high-net-worth clients, oversee complex probate matters, and advise on trusts and LPAs. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues while developing your own practice area within a flexible, family-friendly firm. You will strengthen the Swindon offering through client relations, business development, and strategic growth of the local office. This position offers hybrid working and autonomy in a supportive environment with leadership opportunity.

Pay / Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Regular social and networking events

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff
• Managing a varied and complex caseload
• Building strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
• Leading and contributing to business development initiatives
• Writing thought leadership and BD articles
• Supporting the strategic growth of the Swindon office

Key requirements

• Senior Associates, Legal Directors or Partners
• CILEX lawyers, including cross qualified candidates
• Individuals from a broad range of backgrounds
• Court of Protection
• LPAs
• Trusts
• Complex estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Experience with high-net-worth clients, business owners and complex estates
• Strong BD skills and market visibility
• Ability to hit the ground running and support a growing regional presence
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A collaborative, proactive and empowering approach
• STEP membership (or working towards it) is advantageous

• Excellent communication
• Leadership
• Collaborative and proactive mindset
• Court of Protection
• LPAs
• Trusts

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