Private Client Partner

Our Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked client is seeking a Private Client Partner to lead and grow its established team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to combine high-quality client work with leadership, business development and the autonomy to shape the department’s future.

You will join a highly regarded, supportive firm offering a collaborative culture, genuine autonomy, a strong focus on work-life balance and opportunities for career development.

As Partner & Head of Private Client, you will lead the team, drive the department’s growth and manage your own high-quality client portfolio.

Type of work for this Private Client Partner role:

• Lead, support and develop the Private Client team.
• Advise on complex matters, including wills, probate, trusts, tax and succession planning, and Powers of Attorney.
• Build relationships with HNW clients, professional referrers and introducers.
• Drive business development and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop cross-referrals across the Firm.
• Oversee the department’s commercial and financial performance.
• Ensure high standards of client care, supervision and compliance.
• Contribute to the Firm’s wider strategic development as a Partner.

Key specifications for this Private Client Partner opportunity:

• 8+ years’ PQE in Private Client law.
• Proven experience handling complex, high-value Private Client matters.
• Strong leadership, supervision and mentoring skills.
• A track record of business development and building lasting client relationships.
• An established network of professional contacts and referrers, or the ability to develop one.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of law firm profitability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• STEP membership or equivalent specialist accreditation is desirable but not essential.

Benefits for this Private Client Partner position:

• Hybrid working
• Health and wellbeing initiates
• Private Healthcare
• Bonus schemes
• Other impressive incentives

About the Firm

The firm is employee-owned, creating a collaborative culture where everyone has a shared commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Across its offices, the firm is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements, excellent opportunities for career development, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you're a Private Client Partner ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37821.