Sr Associate / Legal Director / Partner-Succession & Tax

Company: Chadwick Nott
Apply for the Sr Associate / Legal Director / Partner-Succession & Tax
Location: Swindon
Job Description:

Overview

In this senior private client role, you will help lead the Succession & Tax offering in Swindon, combining high net worth estate work with growth initiatives for the regional office. You will work with a supportive partner-led team to manage complex caseloads and build strong client relationships. The role blends technical estate planning, trusts, and probate with business development and mentoring responsibilities. This is an opportunity to shape Swindon’s private client presence within a flexible, family-friendly firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • Private medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Health cash plan
  • Hybrid working
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Tailored benefits to support personal and family needs

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
  • Solicitors or CILEX lawyers, including cross qualified candidates
  • Experience in Court of Protection
  • LPAs
  • Trusts
  • Complex estate planning
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Excellent communication
  • Leadership
  • Collaborative and proactive approach
  • Court of Protection
  • LPAs
  • Trusts

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Posted: November 1st, 2026